US Bridges

FAS 185 over Camp Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.E.Of Barrons Corners · Structure no. 27S81690001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 185 over Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 185 over Camp Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 185
CrossesCamp Creek
Location1 Mi.E.Of Barrons Corners
RouteState Highway 185
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05069, -88.91453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2021)
Projected traffic1,582 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 185 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 185 over Camp 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 185 over Camp Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 185 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 185 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.