US Bridges

FAS 196 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.93 MI S US 64 in Fay CO · Structure no. 24S81090007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 196 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 196 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 196
CrossesBranch
Location2.93 MI S US 64 in Fay CO
RouteState Highway 196
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18472, -89.59261
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2021)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 196 over Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 196 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 196 over Branch carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 196 over Branch?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 196 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.