US Bridges

FAS 105 over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI SE JCT 105 & 211 · Structure no. 23SR1050003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 105 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 105 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 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 720 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 105
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 MI SE JCT 105 & 211
RouteState Highway 105
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18986, -89.18545
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2021)
Projected traffic720 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 105 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 105 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 105 over Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 105 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 105 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.