US Bridges

FAS 225 over Melton Branch

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · Silerton Road · Structure no. 12SR2250005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,271
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 225 over Melton Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 225 over Melton Branch in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,034 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 225
CrossesMelton Branch
LocationSilerton Road
RouteState Highway 225
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38681, -88.69867
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,271 (2021)
Projected traffic2,034 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$109,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 225 over Melton Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 225 over Melton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 225 over Melton Branch carry?

About 1,271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 225 over Melton Branch?

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

Who owns FAS 225 over Melton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.