US Bridges

FAS 104 over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3.1 M E JCT SR20&SR181 · Structure no. 23SR0200005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 104 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 104
CrossesBranch
Location3.1 M E JCT SR20&SR181
RouteState Highway 104
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05583, -89.57964
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2021)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 104 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 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 104 over Branch carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.