US Bridges

FAS 89 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3.5 Mi.N.Of Palmersville · Structure no. 92SR0890033

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 89 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 89 over Hurricane 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAS 89
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.5 Mi.N.Of Palmersville
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates36.45394, -88.58139
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 89 over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 89 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 89 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.