US Bridges

FAS 88 over Branch of Mill Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI W of SR 3 · Structure no. 49SR0880047

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 88 over Branch of Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 88 over Branch of Mill Creek in Lauderdale 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 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAS 88
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location4.1 MI W of SR 3
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates35.9065, -89.48228
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2021)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 88 over Branch of Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 88 over Branch of Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 88 over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 88 over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.