FAS 240 over Buffalo River
FairLawrence County, Tennessee · .6 Mile Ne.Of Henryville · Structure no. 50S62300005
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,770
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 240 over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 240 over Buffalo River in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,627 by 2041. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 240 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 240 over Buffalo River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 240 over Buffalo River carry?
About 3,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 240 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 240 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.