US Bridges

FAS 100 over Pikes Peaks Branch

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · .2 M S JCT SR 20&SR 100 · Structure no. 20SR1000005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 100 over Pikes Peaks Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 100 over Pikes Peaks Branch in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,099 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 100
CrossesPikes Peaks Branch
Location.2 M S JCT SR 20&SR 100
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates35.632, -88.05058
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2021)
Projected traffic3,099 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 100 over Pikes Peaks Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 100 over Pikes Peaks 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 100 over Pikes Peaks Branch carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 100 over Pikes Peaks Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAS 100 over Pikes Peaks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.