US Bridges

FAS 445 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 5.2 MI NE JCT SR5&SR105 · Structure no. 27S80080001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 445 over Drainage Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying FAS 445 over Drainage Ditch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 445
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.2 MI NE JCT SR5&SR105
RouteState Highway 445
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18286, -88.92336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2021)
Projected traffic515 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 445 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 445 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 445 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 445 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FAS 445 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.