US Bridges

FAS 134 over Moroney Gulf Branch

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.S.E.Of Haletown · Structure no. 58SR1340001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 134 over Moroney Gulf Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 134 over Moroney Gulf Branch in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 134
CrossesMoroney Gulf Branch
Location2.2 Mi.S.E.Of Haletown
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00585, -85.51432
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 134 over Moroney Gulf Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 134 over Moroney Gulf Branch 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 134 over Moroney Gulf Branch carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 134 over Moroney Gulf Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 134 over Moroney Gulf Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.