US Bridges

FAS 134 over Running Water Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · W.Of Whiteside · Structure no. 58SR1340005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 134 over Running Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 134 over Running Water Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 134
CrossesRunning Water Creek
LocationW.Of Whiteside
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.9997, -85.51178
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Running Water Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 134 over Running Water 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 134 over Running Water Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 134 over Running Water Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 134 over Running Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.