US Bridges

FAS 118 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 7.5 Mi.North of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR1180009

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 118 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 118 over Cypress Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 118
CrossesCypress Creek
Location7.5 Mi.North of Dresden
RouteState Highway 118
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40406, -88.71861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2021)
Projected traffic1,840 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 118 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 118 over Cypress 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 118 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 118 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 118 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.