US Bridges

FAS 130 over Simmons Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · .8MI.S.OF Buchanan Creek · Structure no. 02SR1300007

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Simmons Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 130 over Simmons Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 130
CrossesSimmons Branch
Location.8MI.S.OF Buchanan Creek
RouteState Highway 130
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39522, -86.55391
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2021)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Simmons Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 over Simmons 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 130 over Simmons Branch carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over Simmons Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Simmons Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.