US Bridges

FAS 399 over Savage Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.N.Of Palmer · Structure no. 77S43500003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 399 over Savage Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 399 over Savage Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 399
CrossesSavage Creek
Location4 Mi.N.Of Palmer
RouteState Highway 399
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4314, -85.53861
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2021)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2041
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 399 over Savage Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 399 over Savage 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 399 over Savage Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 399 over Savage Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 399 over Savage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.