FAS 438 over Lower Sinking Creek
FairHickman County, Tennessee · .9 Mi.E.Of Perry Co.Line · Structure no. 41SR0500001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 722
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 438 over Lower Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 438 over Lower Sinking Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 438 over Lower Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 438 over Lower Sinking Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 438 over Lower Sinking Creek carry?
About 722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 438 over Lower Sinking Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 438 over Lower Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.