US Bridges

FAS 118 over Strawberry Branch

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 4.4 Mi.N.Of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR1180003

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 118 over Strawberry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 118 over Strawberry Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAS 118
CrossesStrawberry Branch
Location4.4 Mi.N.Of Dresden
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates36.35979, -88.71314
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2021)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$185,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 118 over Strawberry Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 118 over Strawberry 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 118 over Strawberry Branch carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 118 over Strawberry Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 118 over Strawberry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.