US Bridges

FAS 272 over Collins Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.1 M S JCT SR106&SR272 · Structure no. 59S43290009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,805
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 272 over Collins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 272 over Collins Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 272
CrossesCollins Creek
Location1.1 M S JCT SR106&SR272
RouteState Highway 272
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42213, -86.76794
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,805 (2021)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 272 over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 272 over Collins 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 272 over Collins Creek carry?

About 1,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 272 over Collins Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 272 over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.