US Bridges

FAS 2 over Brewer Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · .4 Mile South of Noah · Structure no. 16SR0020009

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Brewer Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 2 over Brewer Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,371 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesBrewer Branch
Location.4 Mile South of Noah
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57087, -86.18678
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,732 (2021)
Projected traffic4,371 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Brewer Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Brewer 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 Brewer Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 2 over Brewer Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 2 over Brewer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.