FAS 218 over Bailey Fork Cr.
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of Paris · Structure no. 40SR2180001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 484 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,855
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 218 over Bailey Fork Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 218 over Bailey Fork Cr. in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,432 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 218 over Bailey Fork Cr. built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 218 over Bailey Fork Cr. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 218 over Bailey Fork Cr. carry?
About 4,855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 218 over Bailey Fork Cr.?
The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 218 over Bailey Fork Cr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.