US Bridges

FAS 298 over Toms Branch

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · .8 MI from M0RGAN CO Li · Structure no. 18S42520009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 298 over Toms Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 298 over Toms Branch in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 298
CrossesToms Branch
Location.8 MI from M0RGAN CO Li
RouteState Highway 298
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1008, -84.8616
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2021)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 298 over Toms Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 298 over Toms 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 298 over Toms Branch carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 298 over Toms Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 298 over Toms Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.