US Bridges

FAS 196 over Shaw Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.15 MI N SR 57 in Fay CO · Structure no. 24S81090043

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 196 over Shaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 196 over Shaw Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,274 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAS 196
CrossesShaw Creek
Location3.15 MI N SR 57 in Fay CO
RouteState Highway 196
Coordinates35.08208, -89.59672
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2021)
Projected traffic2,274 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 196 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 196 over Shaw Creek 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 196 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 196 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 196 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.