US Bridges

FAS 196 over Weber Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.46 MI S US 40 in Fay CO · Structure no. 24S81090011

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,909
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 196 over Weber Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 196 over Weber Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 3,909 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,254 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 196
CrossesWeber Branch
Location1.46 MI S US 40 in Fay CO
RouteState Highway 196
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27703, -89.5905
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,909 (2021)
Projected traffic6,254 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 196 over Weber Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 196 over Weber 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 Weber Branch carry?

About 3,909 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 196 over Weber Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 196 over Weber Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.