FAS 104 over Obion River
PoorPosted for loadDyer County, Tennessee · 3.3 M W JCT SR20&SR182 · Structure no. 23SR0200009
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 550 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 483
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 104 over Obion River is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 104 over Obion River in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 77 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2041. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 104 over Obion River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FAS 104 over Obion River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 104 over Obion River carry?
About 483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 104 over Obion River?
The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 104 over Obion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.