US Bridges

FAS 226 over Horse Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 1 Mile South of Olivet · Structure no. 36S82430003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
426 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,903
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 226 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 226 over Horse Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,903 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,845 by 2042. The structure is 426 ft (129.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 226
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1 Mile South of Olivet
RouteState Highway 226
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17997, -88.20975
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,903 (2021)
Projected traffic7,845 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 226 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 226 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 226 over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 226 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 426 ft (129.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 226 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.