US Bridges

FAS 5 over North Reelfoot Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · In Woodland Mills · Structure no. 66SR0050027

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,985
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 5 over North Reelfoot Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 5 over North Reelfoot Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 5
CrossesNorth Reelfoot Creek
LocationIn Woodland Mills
RouteState Highway 5
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49525, -89.11785
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,985 (2021)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 5 over North Reelfoot Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 5 over North Reelfoot 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 Reelfoot Creek carry?

About 1,985 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 5 over North Reelfoot Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 5 over North Reelfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.