US Bridges

FAS 89 over Mud Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1.35 Northeast of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR0890005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,623
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 89 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 89 over Mud Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 89
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.35 Northeast of Dresden
RouteState Highway 89
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30406, -88.67586
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2021)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 89 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 89 over Mud 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 89 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 89 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 89 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.