US Bridges

FAS 152 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.71 Mi.E. Jct. SH 76 · Structure no. 27SR1520017

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 152 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 152 over Sugar Creek 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 2,232 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,571 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 152
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.71 Mi.E. Jct. SH 76
RouteState Highway 152
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81719, -88.88091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,232 (2021)
Projected traffic3,571 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 152 over Sugar 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 152 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 152 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 152 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.