US Bridges

FAS 202 over Stewman Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Tennessee · 1.3 M N JCT SR114&SR202 · Structure no. 200A3000003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 202 over Stewman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 202 over Stewman Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 501 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 202
CrossesStewman Creek
Location1.3 M N JCT SR114&SR202
RouteState Highway 202
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41834, -88.15828
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2021)
Projected traffic706 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stewman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 202 over Stewman 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 Stewman Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 202 over Stewman Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 202 over Stewman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.