US Bridges

FAP 386 over Center Point Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.8 M SE JCT I65 & SR174 · Structure no. 83SR3860001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 386 over Center Point Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 386 over Center Point Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80,775 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,376 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 386
CrossesCenter Point Branch
Location1.8 M SE JCT I65 & SR174
RouteState Highway SR386
Coordinates36.31192, -86.66846
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,775 (2021)
Projected traffic139,376 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 386 over Center Point Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 386 over Center Point Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 386 over Center Point Branch carry?

About 80,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 386 over Center Point Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 386 over Center Point Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.