US Bridges

FAS 22 over Branch

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 1.37 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln. · Structure no. 12SR0222003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 22 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 22 over Branch in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 22
CrossesBranch
Location1.37 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38483, -88.39211
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2021)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 22 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 22 over Branch carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 22 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.