US Bridges

FAS 287 over Barren Fork River

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.S.Of Centertown · Structure no. 89S42570003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
395 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 287 over Barren Fork River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 287 over Barren Fork River in Warren 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 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,902 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 287
CrossesBarren Fork River
Location3 Mi.S.Of Centertown
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67618, -85.93712
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2021)
Projected traffic2,902 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 287 over Barren Fork River built?

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

What condition is FAS 287 over Barren Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 287 over Barren Fork River carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 287 over Barren Fork River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 287 over Barren Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.