US Bridges

FAS 104 over Branch

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · East of Milan Arsenal · Structure no. 09SR1040011

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 104 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesFAS 104
CrossesBranch
LocationEast of Milan Arsenal
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.87461, -88.57345
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2021)
Projected traffic869 by 2042
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 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.