US Bridges

FAS 210 over Pond Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.6 M E JCT SR20&SR210 · Structure no. 23SR0200021

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
580 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 210 over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 210 over Pond Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2040. The structure is 580 ft (176.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 210
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.6 M E JCT SR20&SR210
RouteState Highway 210
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97242, -89.36391
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,520 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 210 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 210 over Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 210 over Pond Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 210 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 580 ft (176.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 210 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.