US Bridges

FAS 89 over Grassy Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 2 Miles West of Kenton · Structure no. 66S80080005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 89 over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 89 over Grassy Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 89
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location2 Miles West of Kenton
RouteState Highway 89
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20422, -89.06059
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2021)
Projected traffic1,344 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 Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 89 over Grassy Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 89 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 89 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 89 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.