US Bridges

FAS 105 over Cool Springs Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.5 M SE JCT SR105 &SR211 · Structure no. 23SR1050001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 105 over Cool Springs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 105 over Cool Springs 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesFAS 105
CrossesCool Springs Branch
Location1.5 M SE JCT SR105 &SR211
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates36.18764, -89.184
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2021)
Projected traffic978 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 105 over Cool Springs Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 105 over Cool Springs 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 105 over Cool Springs Branch carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 105 over Cool Springs Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 105 over Cool Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.