US Bridges

FAS 445 over Branch

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI NE JCT SR5&SR105 · Structure no. 27F00070001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 445 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 445 over Branch in Gibson 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 842 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 445
CrossesBranch
Location2.1 MI NE JCT SR5&SR105
RouteState Highway 445
Coordinates36.15236, -88.9672
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2021)
Projected traffic842 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 445 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 445 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 445 over Branch carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 445 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 445 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.