FAS 188 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River
FairPosted for loadCrockett County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.W.Of Gibson Co. · Structure no. 17S80290015
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 448
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 188 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 188 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 188 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 188 over M. 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 188 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?
About 448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 188 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 188 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.