US Bridges

FAS 247 over Mud Creek

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Williamson County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.W.Of Lewisburg Pike · Structure no. 94S62510005

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 247 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 247 over Mud Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,512 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 247
CrossesMud Creek
Location.2 Mi.W.Of Lewisburg Pike
RouteState Highway 247
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74662, -86.8404
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,217 (2021)
Projected traffic6,512 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 247 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 247 over Mud 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 247 over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 247 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 247 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.