US Bridges

FAS 228 over Beech Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 0.2 Mi. S. of FAS 302 · Structure no. 91S63820003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 228 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 228 over Beech Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 228
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of FAS 302
RouteState Highway 228
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41013, -87.89872
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2021)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 228 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 228 over Beech 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 228 over Beech Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 228 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 228 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.