US Bridges

FAS 134 over Mill Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · In Whiteside · Structure no. 58SR1340009

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 134 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 134 over Mill Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 134
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn Whiteside
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.99165, -85.48703
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2021)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 134 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 134 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 134 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.