US Bridges

FAS 312 over Beech Springs Branch

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1 MI from SR2 · Structure no. 06S43080009

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,985
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 312 over Beech Springs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 312 over Beech Springs Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 7,985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,563 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 312
CrossesBeech Springs Branch
Location1 MI from SR2
RouteState Highway 312
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16843, -84.89613
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,985 (2021)
Projected traffic12,563 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$86,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 312 over Beech Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 312 over Beech Springs 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 312 over Beech Springs Branch carry?

About 7,985 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 312 over Beech Springs Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 312 over Beech Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.