US Bridges

FAS 89 over Dillard Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.3 Miles East of Trimble · Structure no. 66S80080003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 89 over Dillard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 89 over Dillard Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 89
CrossesDillard Creek
Location2.3 Miles East of Trimble
RouteState Highway 89
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20711, -89.11684
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2021)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 89 over Dillard Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 89 over Dillard Creek 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 89 over Dillard Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 89 over Dillard Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 89 over Dillard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.