US Bridges

FAS 230 over Piney River

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.W.Of Nunnelly · Structure no. 41S61730001

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
567 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 230 over Piney River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 230 over Piney River in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 72 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2042. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 230
CrossesPiney River
Location1.4 Mi.W.Of Nunnelly
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates35.87008, -87.50027
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length567 ft (172.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2021)
Projected traffic738 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 230 over Piney River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAS 230 over Piney River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 230 over Piney River carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 230 over Piney River?

The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 230 over Piney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.