US Bridges

FAS 438 over Spring Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 3.5 M NE JCT SR20&SR50 · Structure no. 68F02390003

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 438 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 438 over Spring Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 438
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.5 M NE JCT SR20&SR50
RouteState Highway 438
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65764, -87.97832
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2021)
Projected traffic856 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$287,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 438 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 438 over Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 438 over Spring Creek carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 438 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 438 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.