US Bridges

FAS 141 over Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.E.Of Evins St.Park · Structure no. 21SR1410007

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 141 over Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 141
CrossesBranch
Location.4 Mi.E.Of Evins St.Park
RouteState Highway 141
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10145, -85.81088
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic386 (2021)
Projected traffic618 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 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 141 over Branch carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 141 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.