US Bridges

FAS 2 over Tennessee River

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · SR-2 over Tenn. River · Structure no. 58SR0020023

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,883 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,813
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2 over Tennessee River in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2041. The structure is 1,883 ft (573.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 2
CrossesTennessee River
LocationSR-2 over Tenn. River
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.02905, -85.54852
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,883 ft (573.9 m)
Longest span415 ft (126.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2021)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Tennessee River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Tennessee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Tennessee River carry?

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 1,883 ft (573.9 m) long with a longest span of 415 ft (126.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.