US Bridges

FAS 209 over Nelson Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI N of Ripley · Structure no. 49E00210007

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,206
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 209 over Nelson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 209 over Nelson Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 100 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 6 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 2,206 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 209
CrossesNelson Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Ripley
RouteState Highway 209
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78428, -89.49939
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,206 (2021)
Projected traffic3,048 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 209 over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAS 209 over Nelson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 209 over Nelson Creek carry?

About 2,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 209 over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 209 over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.