US Bridges

FAS 236 over West Fork Red River

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.West of SR048 · Structure no. 63S61170003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,389
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 236 over West Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 236 over West Fork Red River in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 28,389 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,472 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 236
CrossesWest Fork Red River
Location2 Mi.West of SR048
RouteState Highway 236
Coordinates36.62527, -87.36587
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,389 (2021)
Projected traffic47,472 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 236 over West Fork Red River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 236 over West Fork Red 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 236 over West Fork Red River carry?

About 28,389 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 236 over West Fork Red River?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 236 over West Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.