US Bridges

FAS 190 (sa 9207) over Bear Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of Carroll · Structure no. 92S80950001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
446
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 190 (sa 9207) over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 190 (sa 9207) over Bear Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 446 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 190 (sa 9207)
CrossesBear Creek
Location2 MI W of Carroll
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates36.11686, -88.66933
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 190 (sa 9207) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 190 (sa 9207) over Bear 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 (sa 9207) over Bear Creek carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 190 (sa 9207) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 190 (sa 9207) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.