FAS 202 over Beech River
FairDecatur County, Tennessee · 1.8 M S JCT SR20&SR202 · Structure no. 20017350001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 466
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 202 over Beech River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 202 over Beech River in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 202 over Beech River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 202 over Beech River 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 Beech River carry?
About 466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 202 over Beech River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 202 over Beech River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.