US Bridges

FAS 186 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.1 M N Madison CO Line · Structure no. 270A1020001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 186 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 186 over Sugar Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 186
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.1 M N Madison CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81114, -88.82853
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2021)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 186 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 186 over Sugar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 186 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 186 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 186 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.