US Bridges

FAS 247 over Beech Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .5 M SW JCT SR7&SR247 · Structure no. 60S62540005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 247 over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 247 over Beech Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 247
CrossesBeech Creek
Location.5 M SW JCT SR7&SR247
RouteState Highway 247
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72285, -87.13235
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2021)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 247 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 247 over Beech 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 247 over Beech Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 247 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 247 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.