FAS 198 over Old River Bed
FairMadison County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI JCT of SR 197 · Structure no. 57S81880025
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 386
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 198 over Old River Bed is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 198 over Old River Bed in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 198 over Old River Bed built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 198 over Old River Bed 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 Old River Bed carry?
About 386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 198 over Old River Bed?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 198 over Old River Bed?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.