US Bridges

FAS 105 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 8.32 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 8029 · Structure no. 27SR1050007

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 105 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 105 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 105
CrossesRutherford Fk.Obion Rive
Location8.32 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 8029
RouteState Highway 105
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12958, -88.97456
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2021)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 105 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 105 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive 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 105 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 105 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 105 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.