US Bridges

FAS 199 over Tar Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 12.3 N.West of Adamsville · Structure no. 55S80830003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 199 over Tar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 199 over Tar Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,096 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 199
CrossesTar Creek
Location12.3 N.West of Adamsville
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates35.3305, -88.53958
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2021)
Projected traffic2,096 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 199 over Tar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 199 over Tar 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 199 over Tar Creek carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 199 over Tar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns FAS 199 over Tar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.