US Bridges

FAS 54 over SR 54 / SR 20

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.7 M SE JCT SR54&SR188 · Structure no. 17SR0200029

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,409
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over SR 54 / SR 20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 54 over SR 54 / 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 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 4,409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,054 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 54
CrossesSR 54 / SR 20
Location0.7 M SE JCT SR54&SR188
RouteState Highway 54
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79659, -89.15992
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,409 (2021)
Projected traffic7,054 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 54 over SR 54 / SR 20 built?

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

What condition is FAS 54 over SR 54 / 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 54 over SR 54 / SR 20 carry?

About 4,409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over SR 54 / SR 20?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over SR 54 / SR 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.