US Bridges

FAS 152 over Drainage Ditch

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Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.W.Of Humboldt · Structure no. 27SR1520001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,889
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 152 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 152 over Drainage Ditch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,022 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 152
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.5 Mi.W.Of Humboldt
RouteState Highway 152
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.83216, -88.98116
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,889 (2021)
Projected traffic3,022 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 FAS 152 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 152 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 152 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 152 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 152 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.