US Bridges

FAS 2 over Dixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · I24 and SR 2 Intersection · Structure no. 58I00240071

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,426
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Dixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 2 over Dixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB in Marion 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 6,426 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,328 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 2
CrossesDixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB
LocationI24 and SR 2 Intersection
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.23168, -85.2695
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,426 (2021)
Projected traffic11,328 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Dixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Dixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Dixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB carry?

About 6,426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Dixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Dixie Lee HWY / I-24 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.