US Bridges

FAS 199 over Huggins Creek

FairPosted for load

McNairy County, Tennessee · Near Chester County Line · Structure no. 55S80830001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,688
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 199 over Huggins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 199 over Huggins Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 199
CrossesHuggins Creek
LocationNear Chester County Line
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates35.35675, -88.59497
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,688 (2021)
Projected traffic2,816 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$632,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 199 over Huggins Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 199 over Huggins 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 199 over Huggins Creek carry?

About 1,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 199 over Huggins Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 199 over Huggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.