US Bridges

FAS 87 over Campground Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.63 Mi. W of Sr- 3 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0870031

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,973
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 87 over Campground Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 87 over Campground Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,973 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,362 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 87
CrossesCampground Creek
Location1.63 Mi. W of Sr- 3 Jct.
RouteState Highway 87
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68311, -89.61417
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2021)
Projected traffic3,362 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 87 over Campground Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 87 over Campground 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 87 over Campground Creek carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 87 over Campground Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 87 over Campground Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.