US Bridges

FAS 370 over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Union County, Tennessee · 2.6 M NE JCT SR144&SR370 · Structure no. 87S26160001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 370 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 370 over Bull Run Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 370
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location2.6 M NE JCT SR144&SR370
RouteState Highway 370
CountyUnion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21512, -83.7871
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2021)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 370 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 370 over Bull Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 370 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 370 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 370 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.