US Bridges

FAS 203 over Indian Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.50 Mi. from SR015 · Structure no. 91S61940005

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 203 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 203 over Indian Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 203
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.50 Mi. from SR015
RouteState Highway 203
Coordinates35.13817, -87.80328
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2021)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 203 over Indian Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 203 over Indian Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 203 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 203 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.