US Bridges

FAS 201 over West Fork Doe Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 M S of SR104 · Structure no. 39S81350007

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 201 over West Fork Doe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 201 over West Fork Doe Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 201
CrossesWest Fork Doe Creek
Location2 M S of SR104
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates35.47258, -88.27739
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2021)
Projected traffic864 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 201 over West Fork Doe Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 201 over West Fork Doe 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 West Fork Doe Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 201 over West Fork Doe Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 201 over West Fork Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.