US Bridges

FAS 185 299450A over W Tenn Railroad

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Dyer City Limits · Structure no. 27SR0050027

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 185 299450A over W Tenn Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 185 299450A over W Tenn Railroad in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 185 299450A
CrossesW Tenn Railroad
LocationIn Dyer City Limits
RouteState Highway 185
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06183, -88.99036
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,953 (2021)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$722,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 185 299450A over W Tenn Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 185 299450A over W Tenn Railroad 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 299450A over W Tenn Railroad carry?

About 2,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 185 299450A over W Tenn Railroad?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 185 299450A over W Tenn Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.