FAS 285
Carrying FAS 285 over MILLSTONE BRANCH
2 M N OF SPENCER TN, Van Buren, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAS 285
The FAS 285 bridge in Van Buren, Tennessee carries FAS 285 over MILLSTONE BRANCH. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 669 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAS 285 compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 669 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 88SR2850007
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 285 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAS 285 against other structures in Van Buren 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 285?
FAS 285 in Van Buren, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAS 285 inspected?
FAS 285'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 669 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 285 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAS 285?
FAS 285 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 285?
FAS 285 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAS 285 and does age affect safety?
FAS 285 was built in 1993, making it 33 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.
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