US Bridges

FAS 203 over English Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Tennessee · 3 Miles East of Savannah · Structure no. 36S61940003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 203 over English Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 203 over English Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,136 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 203
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location3 Miles East of Savannah
RouteState Highway 203
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20133, -88.17253
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2021)
Projected traffic4,136 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 203 over English Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 203 over English 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 English Creek carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 203 over English Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 203 over English Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.