US Bridges

FAS 228 over Morrison Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 5 Mi. East of Perry Co.Ln · Structure no. 91S63820001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 228 over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 228 over Morrison Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 228
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location5 Mi. East of Perry Co.Ln
RouteState Highway 228
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39822, -87.91842
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 228 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 228 over Morrison 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 228 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 228 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 228 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.