US Bridges

FAS 201 over Flat Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Decatur Co. · Structure no. 39016980001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 201 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 201 over Flat Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 492 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 201
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1 MI W of Decatur Co.
RouteState Highway 201
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59528, -88.21681
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2021)
Projected traffic784 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 201 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 201 over Flat 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 201 over Flat Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 201 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 201 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.