US Bridges

FAS 104 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 4.9 M SW of SR201 · Structure no. 39SR1040015

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 104 over Hurricane Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 77 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAS 104
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location4.9 M SW of SR201
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.47881, -88.32369
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2021)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FAS 104 over 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 104 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.