US Bridges

FAS 216 over Hoosier Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · .1 Mi.E.Of Rives Tenn. · Structure no. 66S80090001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 216 over Hoosier Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 216 over Hoosier Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,712 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 216
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location.1 Mi.E.Of Rives Tenn.
RouteState Highway 216
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35572, -89.04372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2021)
Projected traffic1,712 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 216 over Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 216 over Hoosier 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 216 over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 216 over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 216 over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.