US Bridges

FAS 250 over Branch

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.W.Of Cheatham Co. · Structure no. 22S61490001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 250 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 250 over Branch in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,763 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAS 250
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 Mi.W.Of Cheatham Co.
RouteState Highway 250
Coordinates36.17528, -87.16922
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic1,102 (2021)
Projected traffic1,763 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 250 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 250 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 250 over Branch carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 250 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 250 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.