US Bridges

FAS 203 over Horse Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · In Savannah · Structure no. 36S61940001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,623
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 203 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 203 over Horse Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,623 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,197 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 203
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationIn Savannah
RouteState Highway 203
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21561, -88.21661
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,623 (2021)
Projected traffic4,197 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 203 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 203 over Horse 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 203 over Horse Creek carry?

About 2,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 203 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 203 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.