US Bridges

FAS 152 over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 0.89 MI S of Gibson Co. · Structure no. 57SR1520001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 152 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 152 over Dry Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,035 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 152
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.89 MI S of Gibson Co.
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78211, -88.70064
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2021)
Projected traffic4,035 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 152 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 152 over Dry 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 152 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 152 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 152 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.