US Bridges

FAS 84 over Mill Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.N.Of White Co. Line · Structure no. 71SR0840003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 84 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 84 over Mill Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 84
CrossesMill Creek
Location4 Mi.N.Of White Co. Line
RouteState Highway 84
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08347, -85.32595
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 84 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 84 over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 84 over Mill Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 84 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 84 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.