US Bridges

FAS 138 over Dry Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.S.Of Cloverport · Structure no. 35SR1380015

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 138 over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 138 over Dry Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 138
CrossesDry Branch
Location.2 Mi.S.Of Cloverport
RouteState Highway 138
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42472, -89.0183
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 138 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 138 over Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 138 over Dry Branch carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 138 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 138 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.