FAS 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI FR Crockett CO LN · Structure no. 49SR0880071
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,000 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,990
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2041. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FAS 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?
About 1,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?
The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.