US Bridges

FAS 264 over Reynolds Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · In Alexandria · Structure no. 21F00100009

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 264 over Reynolds Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 264 over Reynolds Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 592 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 264
CrossesReynolds Branch
LocationIn Alexandria
RouteState Highway 264
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07028, -85.90072
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2021)
Projected traffic592 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 264 over Reynolds Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 264 over Reynolds 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 Reynolds Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 264 over Reynolds Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAS 264 over Reynolds Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.