US Bridges

FAS 154 over Rock Creek

Good

Pickett County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.S.Of Pickett St.Park · Structure no. 69SR1540003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 154 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 154 over Rock Creek in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAS 154
CrossesRock Creek
Location2 Mi.S.Of Pickett St.Park
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates36.5774, -84.7954
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 154 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 154 over Rock 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 154 over Rock Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 154 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 154 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.