US Bridges

FAS 88 over Branch

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · NE of Bells City · Structure no. 17SR0880013

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 88 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 88 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,242 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 88
CrossesBranch
LocationNE of Bells City
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates35.71414, -89.07855
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2021)
Projected traffic2,242 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 88 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 88 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 88 over Branch carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 88 over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.