FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 88

Carrying FAS 88 over OVERFLOW

0.4 MI FR CROCKETT CO LN, Lauderdale, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 88

The FAS 88 bridge in Lauderdale, Tennessee carries FAS 88 over OVERFLOW. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,990 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAS 88 compares

▼ 8.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Tennessee bridges
258
Bridges in Lauderdale · 17 in Poor condition
FAS 88 21.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
5.0
Special reductions
−0.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
45.1 m (148 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,990 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49SR0880067

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

FAS 88 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAS 88 against other structures in Lauderdale and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAS 88?

FAS 88 in Lauderdale, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 88 inspected?

FAS 88's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,990 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 88 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAS 88?

FAS 88 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 88?

FAS 88 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 88 and does age affect safety?

FAS 88 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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