US Bridges

FAS 225 over Kise Creek

FairPosted for load

McNairy County, Tennessee · 2.8 Mi.E.Of Hardeman Co. · Structure no. 55S80820001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 225 over Kise Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 225 over Kise Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 225
CrossesKise Creek
Location2.8 Mi.E.Of Hardeman Co.
RouteState Highway 225
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23084, -88.76047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 225 over Kise Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 225 over Kise Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 225 over Kise Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 225 over Kise Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 225 over Kise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.