US Bridges

FAS 189 over SR 189 / SR 20

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 4 MI NW JCT SR20 & SR152 · Structure no. 17SR0200023

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 189 over SR 189 / SR 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 189 over SR 189 / SR 20 in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 189
CrossesSR 189 / SR 20
Location4 MI NW JCT SR20 & SR152
RouteState Highway 189
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88267, -89.22794
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 189 over SR 189 / SR 20 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 189 over SR 189 / SR 20 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 189 over SR 189 / SR 20 carry?

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

How long is FAS 189 over SR 189 / SR 20?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 189 over SR 189 / SR 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.