US Bridges

FAS 77 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Yorkville City Limits · Structure no. 27SR0770001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 77 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 77 over Drainage Ditch in Gibson 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,907 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 77
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationIn Yorkville City Limits
RouteState Highway 77
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10128, -89.1252
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,125 (2021)
Projected traffic2,907 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 77 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is FAS 77 over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 77 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 77 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 77 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.