FAS 203 over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.East of Hardin Co. · Structure no. 91S61940003
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 436
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 203 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 203 over Bear Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 203 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 203 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 203 over Bear Creek carry?
About 436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 203 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 203 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.