US Bridges

FAS 202 over Panther Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 3.2 M NW JCT SR69&SR100 · Structure no. 20016980001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 202 over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 202 over Panther Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 202
CrossesPanther Creek
Location3.2 M NW JCT SR69&SR100
RouteState Highway 202
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60328, -88.17944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2021)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 202 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 202 over Panther Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 202 over Panther Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 202 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 202 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.