US Bridges

FAS 325 over Widow Creek

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Pickett County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of SR42 · Structure no. 69S42350005

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 325 over Widow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 325 over Widow Creek in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 325
CrossesWidow Creek
Location3 MI E of SR42
RouteState Highway 325
CountyPickett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55834, -85.08685
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 325 over Widow Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 325 over Widow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 325 over Widow Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 325 over Widow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 325 over Widow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.