US Bridges

FAS 205 over Casper Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.76 Mi. E of SR-3 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80710001

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 205 over Casper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 205 over Casper Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,224 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 205
CrossesCasper Creek
Location3.76 Mi. E of SR-3 Jct.
RouteState Highway 205
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33753, -89.84378
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2021)
Projected traffic8,224 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 205 over Casper Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FAS 205 over Casper 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 205 over Casper Creek carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 205 over Casper Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 205 over Casper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.