US Bridges

FAS 312 over Branch

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · W of White Oak RD NW · Structure no. 06S43080011

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,462
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 312 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 312 over Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 3,462 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,539 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 312
CrossesBranch
LocationW of White Oak RD NW
RouteState Highway 312
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18843, -84.939
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,462 (2021)
Projected traffic5,539 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 312 over Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 312 over 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 312 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 312 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.