US Bridges

FAS 230 over Duck River

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.Se.Of Littlelot · Structure no. 41S61770001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
878 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 230 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 230 over Duck River in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 731 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2042. The structure is 878 ft (267.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 230
CrossesDuck River
Location1.2 Mi.Se.Of Littlelot
RouteState Highway 230
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77655, -87.31623
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length878 ft (267.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2021)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 230 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 230 over Duck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 230 over Duck River carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 230 over Duck River?

The structure is 878 ft (267.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 230 over Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.