US Bridges

FAS 140 over Mill Creek.Kk

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 5 M W of SR54 · Structure no. 40S81720003

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 140 over Mill Creek.Kk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 140 over Mill Creek.Kk in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 68 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS 140
CrossesMill Creek.Kk
Location5 M W of SR54
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates36.44253, -88.42306
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 140 over Mill Creek.Kk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FAS 140 over Mill Creek.Kk 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 Mill Creek.Kk carry?

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

How long is FAS 140 over Mill Creek.Kk?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 140 over Mill Creek.Kk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.