US Bridges

FAS 5 over North Fork Hoosier Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · .04 Mi.West of Union City · Structure no. 66SR0050021

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,797
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 5 over North Fork Hoosier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 5 over North Fork Hoosier Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,797 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,998 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 5
CrossesNorth Fork Hoosier Creek
Location.04 Mi.West of Union City
RouteState Highway 5
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42722, -89.06853
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,797 (2021)
Projected traffic9,998 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 5 over North Fork Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 5 over North Fork 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 5 over North Fork Hoosier Creek carry?

About 6,797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 5 over North Fork Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 5 over North Fork Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.