US Bridges

FAS 196 over Russell Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.N.Of Miss.Border · Structure no. 24F00240003

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 196 over Russell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 196 over Russell Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 196
CrossesRussell Creek
Location1.2 Mi.N.Of Miss.Border
RouteState Highway 196
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01347, -89.61753
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2021)
Projected traffic986 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 196 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 196 over Russell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 196 over Russell Creek carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 196 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 196 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.