US Bridges

FAS 192 over Birdsong Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · Near Camden · Structure no. 03SR0690005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 192 over Birdsong Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 192 over Birdsong Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAS 192
CrossesBirdsong Creek
LocationNear Camden
RouteState Highway 192
Coordinates35.88128, -88.144
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2021)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 192 over Birdsong Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 192 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 192 over Birdsong Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 192 over Birdsong Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 192 over Birdsong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.