US Bridges

FAS 313 over Bird Branch

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · South East of Cleveland · Structure no. 06011520003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,874
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 313 over Bird Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 313 over Bird Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,874 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,253 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 313
CrossesBird Branch
LocationSouth East of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 313
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06813, -84.77185
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,874 (2021)
Projected traffic5,253 by 2041
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 313 over Bird Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 313 over Bird 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 313 over Bird Branch carry?

About 2,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 313 over Bird Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 313 over Bird Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.