US Bridges

FAS 54 over Spring Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.3 Mi.Ne.Of Greenfield · Structure no. 92SR0540005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 54 over Spring Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,104 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFAS 54
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.3 Mi.Ne.Of Greenfield
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates36.18992, -88.76472
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2021)
Projected traffic3,104 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 54 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 over Spring 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 54 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.