US Bridges

FAS 232 over Ribbon Creek

FairPosted for load

Stewart County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.South of SR076 · Structure no. 81S63190005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 232 over Ribbon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 232 over Ribbon Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 232
CrossesRibbon Creek
Location2 Mi.South of SR076
RouteState Highway 232
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4383, -87.97287
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2021)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 232 over Ribbon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 232 over Ribbon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 232 over Ribbon Creek carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 232 over Ribbon Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 232 over Ribbon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.