US Bridges

FAS 190 over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI NE JCT SR105&GIBSO · Structure no. 09S80950011

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
446
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 190 over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 190 over Plum Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 446 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 190
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4.1 MI NE JCT SR105&GIBSO
RouteState Highway 190
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08306, -88.63264
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2021)
Projected traffic616 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 190 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 190 over Plum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 190 over Plum Creek carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 190 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 190 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.