US Bridges

FAP 386 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.8 M SE JCT I65 & SR174 · Structure no. 83SR3860031

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,649
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 386 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 386 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 44,649 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,464 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 386
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 M SE JCT I65 & SR174
RouteState Highway SR386
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35066, -86.5427
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic44,649 (2021)
Projected traffic80,464 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 Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 386 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 386 over Branch carry?

About 44,649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 386 over 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 Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.