US Bridges

FAP 62 over Mud Creek

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · .34 Mi.Se.Of Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0620007

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,968
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 62 over Mud Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,968 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,749 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAP 62
CrossesMud Creek
Location.34 Mi.Se.Of Wartburg
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.10072, -84.56557
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,968 (2021)
Projected traffic12,749 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 FAP 62 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 62 over Mud Creek carry?

About 7,968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.