US Bridges

FAS 214 over Hicks Branch

FairPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · Northeast of Chambers · Structure no. 66002640027

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,608
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 214 over Hicks Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 214 over Hicks Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 214
CrossesHicks Branch
LocationNortheast of Chambers
RouteState Highway 214
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47414, -88.94528
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2021)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$724,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 214 over Hicks Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FAS 214 over Hicks Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 214 over Hicks Branch carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 214 over Hicks Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 214 over Hicks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.