FAS 242 over West Fork Buffalo River
GoodLawrence County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.Nw.Of Crossroads · Structure no. 50S62310003
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 643
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 242 over West Fork Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 242 over West Fork Buffalo River in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 242 over West Fork Buffalo River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 242 over West Fork Buffalo River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 242 over West Fork Buffalo River carry?
About 643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 242 over West Fork Buffalo River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 242 over West Fork Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.