US Bridges

FAS 129 over Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.W.Of Marshall Co. · Structure no. 28SR1290009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
974
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 129 over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 974 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAS 129
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 Mi.W.Of Marshall Co.
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates35.38034, -86.93412
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2021)
Projected traffic1,427 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 129 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 129 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 129 over Branch carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.