US Bridges

FAS 88 over Sumrow Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI S of SR 210 JCT · Structure no. 49SR0880057

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 88 over Sumrow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 88 over Sumrow Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,062 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 88
CrossesSumrow Creek
Location0.7 MI S of SR 210 JCT
RouteState Highway 88
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86698, -89.3967
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,164 (2021)
Projected traffic5,062 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 88 over Sumrow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 88 over Sumrow 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 88 over Sumrow Creek carry?

About 3,164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 88 over Sumrow Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over Sumrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.