US Bridges

FAS 116 over Stallion Branch

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 0.31 Mi.Morgan Co. Line · Structure no. 01SR1160003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 116 over Stallion Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAS 116 over Stallion Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAS 116
CrossesStallion Branch
Location0.31 Mi.Morgan Co. Line
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates36.12577, -84.42038
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 116 over Stallion Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 116 over Stallion 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 116 over Stallion Branch carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 116 over Stallion Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAS 116 over Stallion Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.