US Bridges

FAS 88 over Branch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · .5 Mi. E of Bells City · Structure no. 17SR0880015

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 88 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 88 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,242 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 88
CrossesBranch
Location.5 Mi. E of Bells City
RouteState Highway 88
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71394, -89.06439
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$103,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 88 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 88 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.