US Bridges

FAS 197 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · .5 Mile Ne.Of Pinson · Structure no. 57S81880023

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 197 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 197 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 197
CrossesS. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location.5 Mile Ne.Of Pinson
RouteState Highway 197
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49573, -88.71336
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2021)
Projected traffic2,085 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 197 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 197 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 197 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 197 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 197 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.