US Bridges

FAS 194 over Branch

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · South of Oakland · Structure no. 24S80780013

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,918
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 194 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 194 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,069 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 194
CrossesBranch
LocationSouth of Oakland
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates35.1505, -89.49531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,918 (2021)
Projected traffic3,069 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 194 over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 194 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 194 over Branch carry?

About 1,918 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 194 over Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 194 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.