US Bridges

FAS 121 over Jenny River

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · .5MI.N.E. of Ala.-Tn.Line · Structure no. 52SR1210001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 121 over Jenny River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 121 over Jenny River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 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 3,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 121
CrossesJenny River
Location.5MI.N.E. of Ala.-Tn.Line
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates34.99675, -86.38255
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,347 (2021)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 121 over Jenny River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FAS 121 over Jenny 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 121 over Jenny River carry?

About 3,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 121 over Jenny River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 121 over Jenny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.