US Bridges

FAS 2 over Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 3.9 Mi.S.Of Beech Grove · Structure no. 16SR0020005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 2 over Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesBranch
Location3.9 Mi.S.Of Beech Grove
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58003, -86.19642
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2021)
Projected traffic3,216 by 2039
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 2 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.