US Bridges

FAS 438 over Cow Hollow Branch

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · .3 Mile East of Coble · Structure no. 41SR0500003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 438 over Cow Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 438 over Cow Hollow Branch 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 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAS 438
CrossesCow Hollow Branch
Location.3 Mile East of Coble
RouteState Highway 438
Coordinates35.7595, -87.65
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2021)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 438 over Cow Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 438 over Cow Hollow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 438 over Cow Hollow Branch carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 438 over Cow Hollow Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 438 over Cow Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.