US Bridges

FAS 191 over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · Near Camden · Structure no. 03S80430003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 191 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 191 over Branch in Benton 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 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 2,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,331 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 191
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Camden
RouteState Highway 191
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05578, -88.07469
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,707 (2021)
Projected traffic4,331 by 2042
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 191 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 191 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 191 over Branch carry?

About 2,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 191 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 191 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.