US Bridges

FAS 88 over Bear Creek

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 3.9 Mi.E.Of Lauderdale CO · Structure no. 17SR0880007

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 88 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 88 over Bear Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,037 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,259 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAS 88
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.9 Mi.E.Of Lauderdale CO
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates35.81347, -89.28692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,037 (2021)
Projected traffic3,259 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 88 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 88 over Bear Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 88 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 88 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.