US Bridges

FAS 54 over Branch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.Nw.Of Alamo · Structure no. 17SR0540005

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
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 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,546 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAS 54
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 Mi.Nw.Of Alamo
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.81664, -89.0965
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2021)
Projected traffic2,546 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 54 over Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 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 54 over Branch carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.