US Bridges

FAS 189 over Little Pond Creek

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.4 M SE JCT SR20&SR189 · Structure no. 17F00160003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 189 over Little Pond Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 189 over Little Pond Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 189
CrossesLittle Pond Creek
Location0.4 M SE JCT SR20&SR189
RouteState Highway 189
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87706, -89.22533
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2021)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$161,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 189 over Little Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 189 over Little Pond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 189 over Little Pond Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 189 over Little Pond Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 189 over Little Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.