US Bridges

FAS 201 over Big Hurricane Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 3 MI W of Sardis · Structure no. 39S81350003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 201 over Big Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 201 over Big Hurricane Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 201
CrossesBig Hurricane Creek
Location3 MI W of Sardis
RouteState Highway 201
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46108, -88.33933
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic208 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 201 over Big Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 201 over Big Hurricane 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 Big Hurricane Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 201 over Big Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 201 over Big Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.