US Bridges

FAS 223 over Pennycost Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI JCT of SR 138 · Structure no. 57S81960001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 223 over Pennycost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 223 over Pennycost Creek 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 223
CrossesPennycost Creek
Location0.5 MI JCT of SR 138
RouteState Highway 223
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47761, -89.01642
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2021)
Projected traffic1,051 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 223 over Pennycost Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 223 over Pennycost 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 223 over Pennycost Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 223 over Pennycost Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 223 over Pennycost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.