US Bridges

FAS 194 over Wolf River

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · .1 Mi.North of Rossville · Structure no. 24S80780003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
732 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 194 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 194 over Wolf River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2040. The structure is 732 ft (223 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 194
CrossesWolf River
Location.1 Mi.North of Rossville
RouteState Highway 194
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05314, -89.54122
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length732 ft (223 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,353 (2021)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 194 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 194 over Wolf River 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 194 over Wolf River carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 194 over Wolf River?

The structure is 732 ft (223 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 194 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.