US Bridges

FAS 276 over Anthony Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2 M S JCT SR16&SR276 · Structure no. 02020010003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 276 over Anthony Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 276 over Anthony Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 276
CrossesAnthony Branch
Location2 M S JCT SR16&SR276
RouteState Highway 276
Coordinates35.42069, -86.32622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 276 over Anthony Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 276 over Anthony Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 276 over Anthony Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 276 over Anthony Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 276 over Anthony Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.