US Bridges

FAS 384 over Town Creek

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · .8 Mi.South of Covington · Structure no. 84SR0590017

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,502
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 384 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 384 over Town Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,502 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,667 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFAS 384
CrossesTown Creek
Location.8 Mi.South of Covington
RouteState Highway 384
Coordinates35.54233, -89.63741
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 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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,502 (2021)
Projected traffic9,667 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 384 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 384 over Town 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 384 over Town Creek carry?

About 7,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 384 over Town Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 384 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.