US Bridges

FAS 191 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 2.5 Miles East of Camden · Structure no. 03S80430005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 191 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 191 over Beaver Dam Creek in Benton 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 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,406 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 191
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location2.5 Miles East of Camden
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates36.07464, -88.04006
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2021)
Projected traffic2,406 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 191 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 191 over Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 191 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 191 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.