US Bridges

FAS 61 over Branch

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 1.25 Mi.Ne.Of Norris · Structure no. 01SR0610019

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 61 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 61 over Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,016 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAS 61
CrossesBranch
Location1.25 Mi.Ne.Of Norris
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates36.19952, -84.03503
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic7,250 (2021)
Projected traffic12,016 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 61 over Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 61 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 61 over Branch carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 61 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 61 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.