US Bridges

FAS 284 over Branch

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · In Fall Creek Falls SP · Structure no. 04SR2840005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 284 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAS 284 over Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 284
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Fall Creek Falls SP
RouteState Highway 284
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.64263, -85.33263
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 284 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 284 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 284 over Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 284 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns FAS 284 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.