US Bridges

FAS 234 over Indian Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · South of Chewalla · Structure no. 55S82240001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 234 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 234 over Indian Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 234
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSouth of Chewalla
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates35.01092, -88.64794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 234 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 234 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 234 over Indian Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 234 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 234 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.