US Bridges

FAS 325 over Town Creek

Fair

Pickett County, Tennessee · In Byrdstown · Structure no. 69S42350001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 325 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 325 over Town Creek in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 325
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Byrdstown
RouteState Highway 325
CountyPickett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56783, -85.122
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2021)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2042
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 325 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 325 over Town 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 325 over Town Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 325 over Town Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 325 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.