US Bridges

FAS 2 over Dry Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · In Haletown · Structure no. 58SR0020025

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 2 over Dry Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 2
CrossesDry Creek
LocationIn Haletown
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.03202, -85.5349
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2021)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 2 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.