US Bridges

FAS 36 over Carroll Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · .7 M SE JCT SR36&SR354 · Structure no. 90SR0360007

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 36 over Carroll Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 36 over Carroll Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,403 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 36
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location.7 M SE JCT SR36&SR354
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.37873, -82.40784
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2021)
Projected traffic26,403 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 36 over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 36 over Carroll 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 36 over Carroll Creek carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 36 over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 36 over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.