US Bridges

FAS 105 over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · Northwest of Trezevant · Structure no. 09SR1050001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 105 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 105 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 105
CrossesBranch
LocationNorthwest of Trezevant
RouteState Highway 105
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04867, -88.67806
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 105 over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 105 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 105 over Branch carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 105 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 105 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.