US Bridges

FAS 200 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 2.2 M NE JCT SR200&SR365 · Structure no. 12S80610001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
714 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,833
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 200 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 200 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Chester 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 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2041. The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 200
CrossesS. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location2.2 M NE JCT SR200&SR365
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates35.46758, -88.61342
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length714 ft (217.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2021)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 200 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

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

What condition is FAS 200 over S. Fk. Forked Deer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 200 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 200 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 200 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.