US Bridges

FAS 328 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 3.46 Mi.N.Of Roane Co. · Structure no. 65SR0292001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 328 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 328 over Muddy Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 328
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3.46 Mi.N.Of Roane Co.
RouteState Highway 328
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9843, -84.54265
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2021)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$335,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 328 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 328 over Muddy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 328 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 328 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 328 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.