US Bridges

FAS 179 over I40

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, Tennessee · Stantonville Road · Structure no. 38I00400013

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 179 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 179 over I40 in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 492 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 179
CrossesI40
LocationStantonville Road
RouteState Highway 179
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43889, -89.33694
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2021)
Projected traffic918 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 179 over I40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 179 over I40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 179 over I40 carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 179 over I40?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 179 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.