US Bridges

FAS 231 over Whiteoak Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.So.Of Houston Co. · Structure no. 43E03700003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
947
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 231 over Whiteoak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 231 over Whiteoak Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 231
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location.7 Mi.So.Of Houston Co.
RouteState Highway 231
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19959, -87.65313
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2021)
Projected traffic1,515 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 231 over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 231 over Whiteoak Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 231 over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 231 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 231 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.