FAS 205 over Big Creek Drainage Ditch
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 1.05 MI W of SR-14 Jct. · Structure no. 79008040053
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,241
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 205 over Big Creek Drainage Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 205 over Big Creek Drainage Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 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 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 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,643 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 205 over Big Creek Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is FAS 205 over Big Creek Drainage Ditch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 205 over Big Creek Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 205 over Big Creek Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 205 over Big Creek Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.