US Bridges

FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek

Good

Union County, Tennessee · 1.2 M SE JCT SR144&SR33 · Structure no. 87SR1440005

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,217 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,696 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFAS 144
CrossesN Fork Bull Run Creek
Location1.2 M SE JCT SR144&SR33
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates36.21432, -83.83155
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,217 (2021)
Projected traffic5,696 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek carry?

About 3,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.