US Bridges

FAS 119 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.S.Of Kentucky Line · Structure no. 40SR1190001

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 119 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 119 over Cypress Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,664 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAS 119
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.2 Mi.S.Of Kentucky Line
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates36.49647, -88.10416
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2021)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 119 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 119 over Cypress 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 119 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 119 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 119 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.