US Bridges

FAS 204 over Wolf River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.24 Mi. N of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR2040001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,004 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
42,256
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 204 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 204 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 42,256 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,610 by 2042. The structure is 1,004 ft (305.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 204
CrossesWolf River
Location0.24 Mi. N of I-40 Jct.
RouteState Highway 204
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17159, -89.89948
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,004 ft (305.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,256 (2021)
Projected traffic67,610 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 204 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 204 over Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 204 over Wolf River carry?

About 42,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 204 over Wolf River?

The structure is 1,004 ft (305.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 204 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.