US Bridges

FAS 104 over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · East of Milan Arsenal · Structure no. 09SR1040007

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 104 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 104
CrossesBranch
LocationEast of Milan Arsenal
RouteState Highway 104
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88058, -88.60897
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 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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2021)
Projected traffic752 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 104 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 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 104 over Branch carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.