US Bridges

FAS 64 over Branch

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 2 MI from Coffee Co. Line · Structure no. 08SR0640001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 64 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 64 over Branch in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 64
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI from Coffee Co. Line
RouteState Highway 64
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72467, -86.18712
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2021)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 64 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 64 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 64 over Branch carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 64 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 64 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.