US Bridges

FAS 211 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Troy · Structure no. 66SR0030009

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 211 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 211 over Mill Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,723 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 211
CrossesMill Creek
LocationNear Troy
RouteState Highway 183
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.323, -89.17592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2021)
Projected traffic2,723 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$538,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 211 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FAS 211 over Mill 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 211 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 211 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 211 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.