US Bridges

FAS 152 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.W.Of Humboldt · Structure no. 27SR1520009

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 152 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 152 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAS 152
CrossesM. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location1.3 Mi.W.Of Humboldt
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates35.83175, -88.96036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2021)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 152 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 152 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 152 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 152 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 152 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.