US Bridges

FAS 138 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 1.20 Mi.N. Hardeman Co. · Structure no. 57SR1380003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 138 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 138 over Muddy Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 138
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.20 Mi.N. Hardeman Co.
RouteState Highway 138
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44711, -89.02197
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 138 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 138 over Muddy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 138 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 138 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 138 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.