FAS 99 over Little Buffalo River
FairLewis County, Tennessee · 5 M E of North Riverside · Structure no. 510A0900001
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 99 over Little Buffalo River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 99 over Little Buffalo River in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 99 over Little Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 99 over Little 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 99 over Little Buffalo River carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 99 over Little Buffalo River?
The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 99 over Little Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.