US Bridges

FAS 384 over Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 3.20 Mi.S.Of Covington · Structure no. 84S80720003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,259
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 384 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 384 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 384
CrossesBranch
Location3.20 Mi.S.Of Covington
RouteState Highway 384
Coordinates35.47956, -89.63492
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,259 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 384 over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 384 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 384 over Branch carry?

About 4,259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 384 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 384 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.