US Bridges

FAS 206 over Hebron Branch

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of Atoka · Structure no. 84S80710005

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,403
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 206 over Hebron Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 206 over Hebron Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 4,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,986 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 206
CrossesHebron Branch
Location1 MI E of Atoka
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4355, -89.75339
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,403 (2021)
Projected traffic5,986 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 206 over Hebron Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 206 over Hebron Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 206 over Hebron Branch carry?

About 4,403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 206 over Hebron Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 206 over Hebron Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.