US Bridges

FAS 230 over Tumbling Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 3.3 N of Hickman CO Line · Structure no. 43S62220015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 230 over Tumbling Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 230 over Tumbling Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 230
CrossesTumbling Creek
Location3.3 N of Hickman CO Line
RouteState Highway 230
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95932, -87.68256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2021)
Projected traffic1,202 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 230 over Tumbling Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 230 over Tumbling Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 230 over Tumbling Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 230 over Tumbling Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 230 over Tumbling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.