US Bridges

FAS 1 over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · In Huntington · Structure no. 09SR0010019

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,730
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 7,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,368 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Huntington
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00664, -88.40775
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 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 width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,730 (2021)
Projected traffic12,368 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$115,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1 over Branch carry?

About 7,730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.