US Bridges

FAS 388 over Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 4.7 Mi. N of SR-3 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3880003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,334
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 388 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 388 over Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,334 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 388
CrossesDitch
Location4.7 Mi. N of SR-3 Jct.
RouteCity Street 388
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29547, -90.02045
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,334 (2021)
Projected traffic5,334 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 388 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 388 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 388 over Ditch carry?

About 3,334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 388 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 388 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.