US Bridges

FAS 188 over Branch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 5.4 Mi.N.Of SR020 · Structure no. 17S80290005

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 188 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 188
CrossesBranch
Location5.4 Mi.N.Of SR020
RouteState Highway 188
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89378, -89.15622
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2021)
Projected traffic906 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 188 over Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 188 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 188 over Branch carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 188 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 188 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.