US Bridges

FAU 126 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Blountsville · Structure no. 82SR1260009

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,325
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 126 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 126 over Muddy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 9,325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,298 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 126
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationIn Blountsville
RouteState Highway 126
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53253, -82.3286
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,325 (2021)
Projected traffic13,298 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 FAU 126 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 126 over Muddy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 126 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 9,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 126 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 126 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.