US Bridges

FAS 264 over Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · In Alexandria City Limits · Structure no. 21F00100007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 264 over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 264 over Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 264
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Alexandria City Limits
RouteState Highway 264
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06372, -85.89982
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2021)
Projected traffic874 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$173,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 264 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 264 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 264 over Branch carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 264 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 264 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.