US Bridges

FAS 21 over Pursley Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · .6 Mi.North of Union City · Structure no. 66SR0210009

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 21 over Pursley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 21 over Pursley Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,928 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 21
CrossesPursley Creek
Location.6 Mi.North of Union City
RouteState Highway 21
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45336, -89.04222
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.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,863 (2021)
Projected traffic2,928 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 21 over Pursley Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 21 over Pursley 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 21 over Pursley Creek carry?

About 1,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 21 over Pursley Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 21 over Pursley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.