US Bridges

FAS 196 over I-40

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Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.West of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 24I00400001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,909
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 196 over I-40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 196 over I-40 in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,909 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,254 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 196
CrossesI-40
Location1.5 Mi.West of Shelby Co.
RouteState Highway 196
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29178, -89.60983
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,909 (2021)
Projected traffic6,254 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 196 over I-40 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 196 over I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 196 over I-40 carry?

About 3,909 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 196 over I-40?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 196 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.