US Bridges

FAS 19 over Jones Slough

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.06 Mi. W of Rossiger RD · Structure no. 49SR0190003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 19 over Jones Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 19 over Jones Slough in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAS 19
CrossesJones Slough
Location0.06 Mi. W of Rossiger RD
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates35.76495, -89.76256
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 19 over Jones Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 19 over Jones Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 19 over Jones Slough carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 19 over Jones Slough?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 19 over Jones Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.