US Bridges

FAS 198 over Bear Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of Sr. 5 · Structure no. 57S80590013

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,029
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 198 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 198 over Bear Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 198
CrossesBear Creek
Location1 MI E of Sr. 5
RouteState Highway 198
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61319, -88.65444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,029 (2021)
Projected traffic1,648 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 198 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 1,029 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 198 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 198 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.