US Bridges

FAS 74 over Branch

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1 MI from SR40 · Structure no. 06SR0740011

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 74 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 74 over Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 9,931 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,624 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 74
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI from SR40
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1484, -84.87015
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,931 (2021)
Projected traffic15,624 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$212,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 74 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 74 over 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 74 over Branch carry?

About 9,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 74 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAS 74 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.