US Bridges

FAS 217 over Mud Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Near Dresden Tn · Structure no. 92002850001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 217 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 217 over Mud Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 217
CrossesMud Creek
LocationNear Dresden Tn
RouteState Highway 217
Coordinates36.30211, -88.67081
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2021)
Projected traffic752 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 217 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 217 over Mud 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 217 over Mud Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 217 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 217 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.