US Bridges

FAS 288 over Collins River

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.N.Of SR001 · Structure no. 89S44440001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 288 over Collins River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 288 over Collins River in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,387 by 2042. The structure is 550 ft (167.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 288
CrossesCollins River
Location5 Mi.N.Of SR001
RouteState Highway 288
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77675, -85.69742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length550 ft (167.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2021)
Projected traffic2,387 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 288 over Collins River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 288 over Collins River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 288 over Collins River carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 288 over Collins River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 288 over Collins River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.