US Bridges

FAS 340 over Branch

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · North of Parrottsville · Structure no. 15024860005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 340 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 340 over Branch in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 340
CrossesBranch
LocationNorth of Parrottsville
RouteState Highway 340
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07561, -83.05987
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 340 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 340 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 340 over Branch carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 340 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 340 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.