US Bridges

FAS 130 over Buchanan Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · .1 Mi.So.Of Pickle Road . · Structure no. 02SR1300011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Buchanan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 130 over Buchanan Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 130
CrossesBuchanan Branch
Location.1 Mi.So.Of Pickle Road .
RouteState Highway 130
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41387, -86.54174
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Buchanan Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 over Buchanan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 130 over Buchanan Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 130 over Buchanan Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Buchanan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.