US Bridges

FAS 190 over Mayo Creek

FairPosted for load

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.Nw.Of Palmersville · Structure no. 92S80130005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 190 over Mayo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 190 over Mayo Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 190
CrossesMayo Creek
Location1.3 Mi.Nw.Of Palmersville
RouteState Highway 190
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41792, -88.6065
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2021)
Projected traffic488 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$103,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 190 over Mayo Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

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

About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 190 over Mayo Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 190 over Mayo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.