US Bridges

FAS 223 over Big Black Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · .76 Mi.S.Of Denmark · Structure no. 57S81960011

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,013
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 223 over Big Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 223 over Big Black Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 223
CrossesBig Black Creek
Location.76 Mi.S.Of Denmark
RouteState Highway 223
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52036, -88.99717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2021)
Projected traffic1,422 by 2041
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 223 over Big Black Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 223 over Big Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 223 over Big Black Creek carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 223 over Big Black Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 223 over Big Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.