US Bridges

FAS 124 over Manus Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.West of Manus Crk. · Structure no. 92SR1240005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 124 over Manus Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 124 over Manus Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAS 124
CrossesManus Creek
Location.2 Mi.West of Manus Crk.
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates36.148, -88.68428
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2021)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 124 over Manus Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 124 over Manus 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 124 over Manus Creek carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 124 over Manus Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 124 over Manus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.