US Bridges

FAS 114 over Big Sandy River

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi.S.Of Hollow Rock · Structure no. 09S81460007

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
531 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 114 over Big Sandy River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 114 over Big Sandy River in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 114
CrossesBig Sandy River
Location4.8 Mi.S.Of Hollow Rock
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.95547, -88.28442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length531 ft (162 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
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 114 over Big Sandy River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 114 over Big Sandy River 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 114 over Big Sandy River carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 114 over Big Sandy River?

The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 114 over Big Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.