FAS 46 over Branch
PoorDickson County, Tennessee · 5.1 Mi.Nw.Of Pond Switch · Structure no. 22003430001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,242
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 46 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 46 over Branch in Dickson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,587 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 46 over Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 46 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 46 over Branch carry?
About 2,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 46 over Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 46 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.