US Bridges

FAS 50 over Duck River

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.N.Of Shipps Bend · Structure no. 41SR0500009

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,221 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 50 over Duck River in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,879 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,006 by 2042. The structure is 1,221 ft (372.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAS 50
CrossesDuck River
Location1.2 Mi.N.Of Shipps Bend
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.78383, -87.52572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,221 ft (372.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,879 (2021)
Projected traffic3,006 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 50 over Duck River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 over Duck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 50 over Duck River carry?

About 1,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 50 over Duck River?

The structure is 1,221 ft (372.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 50 over Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.