FAS 445 over South Fork Obion River
FairGibson County, Tennessee · 6.0 MI NE JCT SR5&SR105 · Structure no. 27S80080011
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 322
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 445 over South Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 445 over South Fork Obion River in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 445 over South Fork Obion River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 445 over South Fork Obion 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 445 over South Fork Obion River carry?
About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 445 over South Fork Obion River?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 445 over South Fork Obion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.