US Bridges

FAS 247 over Mcmeen Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.8 M E JCT SR246&SR247 · Structure no. 60S62510003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,524
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 247 over Mcmeen Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 247 over Mcmeen Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 3,524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,768 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 247
CrossesMcmeen Branch
Location1.8 M E JCT SR246&SR247
RouteState Highway 247
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75283, -86.9765
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,524 (2021)
Projected traffic4,768 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$176,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 247 over Mcmeen Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 247 over Mcmeen 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 247 over Mcmeen Branch carry?

About 3,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 247 over Mcmeen Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 247 over Mcmeen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.