US Bridges

FAS 194 over Laurel Cr. Drain. Canal

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 6.8 Mi.North of Oakland · Structure no. 24S80780027

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

About this bridge

FAS 194 over Laurel Cr. Drain. Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 194 over Laurel Cr. Drain. Canal 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 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 194
CrossesLaurel Cr. Drain. Canal
Location6.8 Mi.North of Oakland
RouteState Highway 194
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31728, -89.48333
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Laurel Cr. Drain. Canal built?

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

What condition is FAS 194 over Laurel Cr. Drain. Canal 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 194 over Laurel Cr. Drain. Canal carry?

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

How long is FAS 194 over Laurel Cr. Drain. Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 194 over Laurel Cr. Drain. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.