US Bridges

FAS 118 over Owl Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 5.5 Mi.North of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR1180005

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

About this bridge

FAS 118 over Owl Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 118 over Owl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 118
CrossesOwl Branch
Location5.5 Mi.North of Dresden
RouteState Highway 118
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44556, -88.71625
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2021)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 118 over Owl Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 118 over Owl Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 118 over Owl Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 118 over Owl Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 118 over Owl Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.