US Bridges

FAS 312 over Faulkners Branch

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 3MI E of Hamilton CO Line · Structure no. 06S43080003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,462
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 312 over Faulkners Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 312 over Faulkners Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,462 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 312
CrossesFaulkners Branch
Location3MI E of Hamilton CO Line
RouteState Highway 312
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1773, -84.96692
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,462 (2021)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 312 over Faulkners Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 312 over Faulkners 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 312 over Faulkners Branch carry?

About 3,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 312 over Faulkners Branch?

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

Who owns FAS 312 over Faulkners Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.