US Bridges

FAS 190 over Simpson Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI W of SR118 · Structure no. 92016180001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 190 over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 190 over Simpson Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 190
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SR118
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates36.43989, -88.72625
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 190 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 190 over Simpson 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 190 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 190 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 190 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.