US Bridges

FAS 231 over Trace Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · .5 M N of Old Stage RD · Structure no. 43S62250001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,222
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 231 over Trace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 231 over Trace Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,555 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 231
CrossesTrace Creek
Location.5 M N of Old Stage RD
RouteState Highway 231
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12921, -87.64297
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,222 (2021)
Projected traffic3,555 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$511,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 231 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 231 over Trace 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 231 over Trace Creek carry?

About 2,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 231 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 231 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.