US Bridges

FAS 280 over Mcbride Branch

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI from SR2 · Structure no. 16S44000009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,351
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 280 over Mcbride Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 280 over Mcbride Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,762 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 280
CrossesMcbride Branch
Location2.1 MI from SR2
RouteU.S. Route 280
Coordinates35.61794, -86.20953
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic2,351 (2021)
Projected traffic3,762 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 280 over Mcbride Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 280 over Mcbride Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 280 over Mcbride Branch carry?

About 2,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 280 over Mcbride Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 280 over Mcbride Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.