FAS 185 over Sand Creek
FairGibson County, Tennessee · In Dyer City Limits · Structure no. 27SR0050029
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,953
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 185 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 185 over Sand Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 185 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 185 over Sand 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 Sand Creek carry?
About 2,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 185 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 185 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.