US Bridges

FAS 105 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · N.West of Mclemoresville · Structure no. 09SR1050005

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 105 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 105 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 105
CrossesBranch
LocationN.West of Mclemoresville
RouteState Highway 105
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00106, -88.61114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2021)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 105 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

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

How long is FAS 105 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 105 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.