US Bridges

FAS 104 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Union Cross RD · Structure no. 39SR1040009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,870
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 104 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,152 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesFAS 104
CrossesM. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location1 MI S of Union Cross RD
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.71703, -88.46602
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2021)
Projected traffic3,152 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 104 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 104 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.