US Bridges

FAS 194 over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.5 Mi.North of Oakland · Structure no. 24S80780019

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 194 over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 194 over Loosahatchie River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 194
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location4.5 Mi.North of Oakland
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates35.29356, -89.50639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2021)
Projected traffic1,651 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 194 over Loosahatchie 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 Loosahatchie River carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 194 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 194 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.