US Bridges

FAU 4440 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · In Covington City Limits · Structure no. 84SR0590013

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,935
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4440 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4440 over Drainage Ditch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,408 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFAU 4440
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationIn Covington City Limits
RouteCity Street 4440
Coordinates35.55178, -89.64306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,935 (2021)
Projected traffic3,408 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 4440 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4440 over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4440 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4440 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4440 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.