US Bridges

FAS 247 over Snow Creek

Poor

Maury County, Tennessee · 2.0 M NE JCT SR7&SR247 · Structure no. 60004150009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
922
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 247 over Snow Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 247 over Snow Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 922 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 247
CrossesSnow Creek
Location2.0 M NE JCT SR7&SR247
RouteState Highway 247
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7587, -87.08514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2021)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 247 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 247 over Snow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 247 over Snow Creek carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 247 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 247 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.