US Bridges

FAP 386 Ramp over Drakes Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1 M E JCT SR258&SR386 · Structure no. 83SR3860019

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 386 Ramp over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 386 Ramp over Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 67,682 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,120 by 2040. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 386 Ramp
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location1 M E JCT SR258&SR386
RouteState Highway SR386
Coordinates36.3324, -86.59682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,682 (2021)
Projected traffic7,120 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 386 Ramp over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 386 Ramp over Drakes Creek 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 Ramp over Drakes Creek carry?

About 67,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 386 Ramp over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 386 Ramp over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.