US Bridges

FAS 203 over Weatherford Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.East of Hardin Co. · Structure no. 91S61940001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 203 over Weatherford Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 203 over Weatherford Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 203
CrossesWeatherford Creek
Location3 Mi.East of Hardin Co.
RouteState Highway 203
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15238, -87.93453
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2021)
Projected traffic589 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 203 over Weatherford Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAS 203 over Weatherford 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 203 over Weatherford Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 203 over Weatherford Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 203 over Weatherford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.