US Bridges

FAS 188 over SR 188 / SR 20

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Crockett County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI SE JCT SR20&SR152 · Structure no. 17SR0200025

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188 over SR 188 / SR 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 188 over SR 188 / SR 20 in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 188
CrossesSR 188 / SR 20
Location1.8 MI SE JCT SR20&SR152
RouteState Highway 188
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81766, -89.16617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
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 188 over SR 188 / SR 20 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 188 over SR 188 / SR 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 188 over SR 188 / SR 20 carry?

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

How long is FAS 188 over SR 188 / SR 20?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 188 over SR 188 / SR 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.