FAS 196 over Loosahatchie River
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 1.32 MI S of Gallaway · Structure no. 24S81090019
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,044
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 196 over Loosahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 196 over Loosahatchie River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 196 over Loosahatchie River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 196 over Loosahatchie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 196 over Loosahatchie River carry?
About 2,044 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 196 over Loosahatchie River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 196 over Loosahatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.