US Bridges

FAS 61 over Hinds Creek

Fair

Union County, Tennessee · 1.2 M S JCT SR61&SR170 · Structure no. 87SR0610001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,003
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 61 over Hinds Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 61 over Hinds Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 61
CrossesHinds Creek
Location1.2 M S JCT SR61&SR170
RouteState Highway 61
CountyUnion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21124, -83.91698
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,003 (2021)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 61 over Hinds Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 61 over Hinds 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 61 over Hinds Creek carry?

About 1,003 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 61 over Hinds Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAS 61 over Hinds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.