US Bridges

FAU 188 over Bethel Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · City of Yorkville · Structure no. 27S80290021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 188 over Bethel Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 188 over Bethel Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 188
CrossesBethel Branch
LocationCity of Yorkville
RouteState Highway 188
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08881, -89.11822
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2021)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FAU 188 over Bethel Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 188 over Bethel Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 188 over Bethel Branch carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 188 over Bethel Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 188 over Bethel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.