US Bridges

FAS 89 over Branch

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI E JCT 105 & 211 · Structure no. 23SR0890001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 89 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 89 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 89
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI E JCT 105 & 211
RouteState Highway 89
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20261, -89.18508
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2021)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 89 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 89 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 89 over Branch carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 89 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 89 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.