FAS 161 over Red River
FairRobertson County, Tennessee · .2 MI S of Tn-Ky ST Line · Structure no. 74SR1610001
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 454 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 889
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 161 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 161 over Red River in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2040. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 161 over Red River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 161 over Red 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 161 over Red River carry?
About 889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 161 over Red River?
The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 161 over Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.