US Bridges

FAS 200 over Middle Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 M SW of Hensn & Ches Cl · Structure no. 39S80610003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 200 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 200 over Middle Fork Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 200
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location2 M SW of Hensn & Ches Cl
RouteState Highway 200
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56911, -88.54528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2021)
Projected traffic794 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 200 over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 200 over Middle Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 200 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 200 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 200 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.