US Bridges

FAS 247 over Snow Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .6 M W JCT SR246&SR247 · Structure no. 60SR2470001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
922
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 247 over Snow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 247 over Snow 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 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 247
CrossesSnow Creek
Location.6 M W JCT SR246&SR247
RouteState Highway 247
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76873, -87.06623
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 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2021)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$106,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 247 over Snow Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 247 over Snow 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 247 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.