US Bridges

FAS 141 over Long Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 2 MI FM Center Hill Dam · Structure no. 21SR1410001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Long Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAS 141 over Long Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 141
CrossesLong Branch
Location2 MI FM Center Hill Dam
RouteState Highway 141
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10045, -85.84527
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 141 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Long 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 141 over Long Branch carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Long Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FAS 141 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.