US Bridges

FAS 136 over Rum Creek

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR 26 · Structure no. 93SR1360003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,129
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 136 over Rum Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 136 over Rum Creek in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 136
CrossesRum Creek
Location2 MI N of SR 26
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWhite County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98563, -85.55558
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,129 (2021)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 136 over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 136 over Rum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 136 over Rum Creek carry?

About 2,129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 136 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAS 136 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.