US Bridges

FAS 198 over Brown Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3 Miles East of Jackson · Structure no. 57S80590007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,871
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 198 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 198 over Brown Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,133 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 198
CrossesBrown Creek
Location3 Miles East of Jackson
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates35.61086, -88.72342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2021)
Projected traffic3,133 by 2041
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 198 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 198 over Brown 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 198 over Brown Creek carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 198 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 198 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.