US Bridges

FAS 225 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 6 Mi. from SR100 · Structure no. 12E00220001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 225 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 225 over Sugar Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 225
CrossesSugar Creek
Location6 Mi. from SR100
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates35.35411, -88.70617
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2021)
Projected traffic446 by 2041
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 225 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 225 over Sugar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 225 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 225 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 225 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.