US Bridges

FAS 9 over Branch

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.S.Clinton City Limit · Structure no. 01SR0090011

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,956
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 9 over Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 10,956 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,544 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 9
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi.S.Clinton City Limit
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10648, -84.1315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,956 (2021)
Projected traffic16,544 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$655,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 9 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 9 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 9 over Branch carry?

About 10,956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 9 over Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 9 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.