US Bridges

FAS 74 over Hicks Branch

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 7.8 Mi.N.Of Georgia · Structure no. 06SR0740007

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,202
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 74 over Hicks Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 74 over Hicks Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 8,202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,904 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 74
CrossesHicks Branch
Location7.8 Mi.N.Of Georgia
RouteState Highway 74
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08955, -84.82294
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,202 (2021)
Projected traffic12,904 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$121,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 74 over Hicks Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 74 over Hicks 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 74 over Hicks Branch carry?

About 8,202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 74 over Hicks Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 74 over Hicks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.