US Bridges

FAS 198 over Jones Creek

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · In East Fork Community · Structure no. 57F00530013

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 198 over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 198 over Jones Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,346 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,470 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 198
CrossesJones Creek
LocationIn East Fork Community
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates35.60933, -88.78269
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,346 (2021)
Projected traffic7,470 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 198 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 198 over Jones 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 198 over Jones Creek carry?

About 4,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 198 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 198 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.