FAS 438 over Cow Hollow Branch
PoorHickman County, Tennessee · In Coble City Limits · Structure no. 41SR0500005
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 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 prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 438 over Cow Hollow Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.