US Bridges

FAS 194 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.North of Rossville · Structure no. 24S80780009

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 194 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 194 over Hurricane Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS 194
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.3 Mi.North of Rossville
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates35.07197, -89.53964
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 194 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 194 over Hurricane 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 194 over Hurricane Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 194 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 194 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.