US Bridges

FAS 228 over Pigg Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.9 M W JCT SR84&SR13 · Structure no. 91S62260009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 228 over Pigg Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 228 over Pigg Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 228
CrossesPigg Branch
Location3.9 M W JCT SR84&SR13
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates35.40102, -87.86597
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2021)
Projected traffic592 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 228 over Pigg Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 228 over Pigg 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 228 over Pigg Branch carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 228 over Pigg Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 228 over Pigg Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.