US Bridges

FAS 140 over North Fork Obion River

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 7.1 Mi.West of Puryear · Structure no. 40002980001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
552 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 140 over North Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 140 over North Fork Obion River in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2042. The structure is 552 ft (168.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAS 140
CrossesNorth Fork Obion River
Location7.1 Mi.West of Puryear
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates36.44634, -88.46694
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2021)
Projected traffic696 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 140 over North Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 140 over North Fork Obion 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 140 over North Fork Obion River carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 140 over North Fork Obion River?

The structure is 552 ft (168.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 140 over North Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.