US Bridges

FAS 54 over North Fork Obion River

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.1 Mi.South of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR0540015

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,672
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over North Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 54 over North Fork Obion River in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFAS 54
CrossesNorth Fork Obion River
Location2.1 Mi.South of Dresden
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates36.24617, -88.71014
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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,672 (2021)
Projected traffic6,560 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 North Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 over North Fork Obion River 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 North Fork Obion River carry?

About 3,672 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over North Fork Obion River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over North Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.