US Bridges

FAS 216 over North Fork Obion River

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI E of SR5 · Structure no. 66S80090007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 216 over North Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 216 over North Fork Obion River in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 216
CrossesNorth Fork Obion River
Location3.2 MI E of SR5
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates36.35447, -89.03516
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2021)
Projected traffic1,778 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 North Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 216 over North Fork Obion River 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 216 over North Fork Obion River carry?

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

How long is FAS 216 over North Fork Obion River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 216 over North Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.