US Bridges

FAS 204 over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.77 Mi. N of SR-14 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR2040009

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,063 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
16,419
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 204 over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 204 over Loosahatchie River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,419 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,270 by 2042. The structure is 1,063 ft (324 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 204
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location2.77 Mi. N of SR-14 Jct.
RouteState Highway 204
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27358, -89.88744
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,063 ft (324 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,419 (2021)
Projected traffic26,270 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 204 over Loosahatchie 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 Loosahatchie River carry?

About 16,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 204 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 1,063 ft (324 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 204 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.