US Bridges

FAS 54 over Branch

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI E JCT SR20 & SR54 · Structure no. 17SR0540001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 54 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,280 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 54
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 MI E JCT SR20 & SR54
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.79558, -89.15575
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,925 (2021)
Projected traffic6,280 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 54 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 54 over Branch carry?

About 3,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.