US Bridges

FAS 2 over Mcbride Branch

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.S.Of Beech Grove · Structure no. 16SR0020003

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Mcbride Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Mcbride Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesMcbride Branch
Location1.2 Mi.S.Of Beech Grove
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61011, -86.2245
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2021)
Projected traffic3,216 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 2 over Mcbride Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAS 2 over Mcbride 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Mcbride Branch carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Mcbride Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Mcbride Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.