FAS 191 over Birdsong Creek
FairBenton County, Tennessee · 5.3 MI SE JCT SR1&SR191 · Structure no. 03S80420001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,099
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 191 over Birdsong Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 191 over Birdsong Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 191 over Birdsong Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FAS 191 over Birdsong 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 191 over Birdsong Creek carry?
About 1,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 191 over Birdsong Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 191 over Birdsong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.