US Bridges

FAS 188 over Pond Creek

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · .6 Mi.N.Of SR088 · Structure no. 17S80290001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188 over Pond Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 188 over Pond Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 188
CrossesPond Creek
Location.6 Mi.N.Of SR088
RouteState Highway 188
Coordinates35.80908, -89.16859
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2021)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 188 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 188 over 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 188 over Pond Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 188 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 188 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.