US Bridges

FAS 54 over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · .3 Mi.N.Of Crockett Co. · Structure no. 27SR0540001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 54 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 54
CrossesBranch
Location.3 Mi.N.Of Crockett Co.
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85339, -89.06222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2021)
Projected traffic1,723 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 54 over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 54 over Branch carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.