US Bridges

FAS 247 over Carters Creek

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Maury County, Tennessee · .6 M W JCT SR246&SR247 · Structure no. 60S62540007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,013
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 247 over Carters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 247 over Carters Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 247
CrossesCarters Creek
Location.6 M W JCT SR246&SR247
RouteState Highway 247
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77711, -87.01925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 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$179,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 247 over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 247 over Carters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 247 over Carters Creek carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 247 over Carters Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 247 over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.