US Bridges

FAS 192 over Fourteen Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · South of Camden · Structure no. 03SR0690009

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 192 over Fourteen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 192 over Fourteen Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAS 192
CrossesFourteen Creek
LocationSouth of Camden
RouteState Highway 192
Coordinates35.88842, -88.14359
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 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 Fourteen Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 192 over Fourteen 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 Fourteen Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 192 over Fourteen Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 192 over Fourteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.