US Bridges

FAS 2 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · .8 MI North of SR127 · Structure no. 16SR0020021

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1954, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,073 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,872 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesBranch
Location.8 MI North of SR127
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41457, -85.97628
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 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 traffic5,073 (2021)
Projected traffic9,872 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$130,000 (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. It was reconstructed in 1954.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Branch carry?

About 5,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Branch?

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

Who owns FAS 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.