US Bridges

FAS 203 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · At Burnt Church · Structure no. 36S61940005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 203 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 203 over Turkey 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 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 203
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationAt Burnt Church
RouteState Highway 203
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18556, -88.12936
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2021)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$191,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 203 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 203 over Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 203 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 203 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 203 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.