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FAS 138 over Muddy Creek

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Madison County, Tennessee · 1.20 Mi.N. Hardeman Co. · Structure no. 57SR1380015

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 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 2017, so it is 8 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 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
Coordinates35.44584, -89.02197
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 138 over Muddy 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 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 138 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.