US Bridges

FAS 1 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson · Structure no. 57SR0010020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,030
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 1 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 10,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2042. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesS. Fork Forked Deer Rive
LocationIn Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61864, -88.86342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,030 (2021)
Projected traffic16,048 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive 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 1 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive carry?

About 10,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive?

The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.