US Bridges

FAS 130 over Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · West of Tullahoma · Structure no. 16SR1300001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 130 over Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 130
CrossesBranch
LocationWest of Tullahoma
RouteState Highway 130
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37036, -86.2537
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2021)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 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 130 over Branch carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.