US Bridges

FAS 221 over Branch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2 M E JCT SR88&SR221 · Structure no. 17S80490001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 221 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 221 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,413 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 221
CrossesBranch
Location2 M E JCT SR88&SR221
RouteState Highway 221
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78641, -89.08075
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2021)
Projected traffic2,413 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 221 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 221 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 221 over Branch carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 221 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 221 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.