US Bridges

FAS 175 over Paved Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.72 Mi. E of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79014500007

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 175 over Paved Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 175 over Paved Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,944 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 175
CrossesPaved Ditch
Location3.72 Mi. E of SR-4 Jct.
RouteState Highway 175
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02022, -89.83266
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,590 (2021)
Projected traffic48,944 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 175 over Paved Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 175 over Paved Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 175 over Paved Ditch carry?

About 30,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 175 over Paved Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 175 over Paved Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.