US Bridges

FAS 373 over Sheepneck Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3.33 Mi.S. Jct. FAS 6353 · Structure no. 60SR0502009

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 373 over Sheepneck Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 373 over Sheepneck Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 373
CrossesSheepneck Creek
Location3.33 Mi.S. Jct. FAS 6353
RouteState Highway 373
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46545, -86.93445
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$160,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 373 over Sheepneck Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 373 over Sheepneck 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 373 over Sheepneck Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 373 over Sheepneck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 373 over Sheepneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.