FAS 227 over Middle Cypress Creek
FairWayne County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.South of SR015 · Structure no. 91S62270033
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 227 over Middle Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 227 over Middle Cypress Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 227 over Middle Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 227 over Middle Cypress 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 227 over Middle Cypress Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 227 over Middle Cypress Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAS 227 over Middle Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.