US Bridges

FAS 130 over Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 9.7 Mi.Se.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR1300029

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 130 over Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 130
CrossesBranch
Location9.7 Mi.Se.Of Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 130
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39204, -86.32646
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$71,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 over 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 Branch carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.