US Bridges

FAS 224 over Little Owl Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.S.Of JCT W/SR142 · Structure no. 55S80850003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
855
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 224 over Little Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 224 over Little Owl Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 224
CrossesLittle Owl Creek
Location3 Mi.S.Of JCT W/SR142
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates35.1166, -88.42658
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic855 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 224 over Little Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 224 over Little Owl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 224 over Little Owl Creek carry?

About 855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 224 over Little Owl Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 224 over Little Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.