US Bridges

FAS 269 over Branch

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Bedford County, Tennessee · 2 Mi. South of Wartrace · Structure no. 02E00290031

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 269 over Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 269
CrossesBranch
Location2 Mi. South of Wartrace
RouteState Highway 269
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5094, -86.30479
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2021)
Projected traffic1,008 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 269 over Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over 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 269 over Branch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 269 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.