FAS 50 over Duck River
FairHickman County, Tennessee · 5 M SE of Only Tn · Structure no. 41SR0500035
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 688 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 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 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2042. The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 50 over Duck River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 50 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 50 over Duck River carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 50 over Duck River?
The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 50 over Duck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.