US Bridges

FAS 77 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.N.Of Huntingdon · Structure no. 09SR0770025

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 77 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 77 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 842 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 77
CrossesBranch
Location5 Mi.N.Of Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08175, -88.36103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2021)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 77 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 77 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 77 over Branch carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 77 over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 77 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.