US Bridges

FAS 54 over Branch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.Ne.Of SR152 · Structure no. 17SR0540011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 54 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAS 54
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi.Ne.Of SR152
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.84608, -89.07031
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2021)
Projected traffic1,723 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 1998, making it 27 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 1,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Branch?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.