US Bridges

FAS 304 over Marney Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.S.Of Watts Bar Res. · Structure no. 61S43350005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 304 over Marney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 304 over Marney Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 304
CrossesMarney Creek
Location.5 Mi.S.Of Watts Bar Res.
RouteState Highway 304
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70535, -84.69189
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2021)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 304 over Marney Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 304 over Marney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 304 over Marney Creek carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 304 over Marney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 304 over Marney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.