US Bridges

FAS 388 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.41 Mi. N of SR-3 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3880005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 388 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 388 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,352 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,963 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 388
CrossesBranch
Location2.41 Mi. N of SR-3 Jct.
RouteState Highway 388
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26319, -90.02758
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,352 (2021)
Projected traffic14,963 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 388 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 388 over Branch carry?

About 9,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 388 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 388 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.