US Bridges

FAS 116 over Patterson Branch

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Tennessee · Near Laurel Grove · Structure no. 01SR1160019

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 116 over Patterson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 116 over Patterson Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 116
CrossesPatterson Branch
LocationNear Laurel Grove
RouteState Highway 116
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16652, -84.35823
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic322 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$76,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 116 over Patterson Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 116 over Patterson 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 Patterson Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 116 over Patterson Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 116 over Patterson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.