US Bridges

FAS 375 over Branch

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · 1.4 M SE of Holston River · Structure no. 29E00040001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,855
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 375 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 375 over Branch in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 375
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 M SE of Holston River
RouteState Highway 375
Coordinates36.24303, -83.44262
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,855 (2021)
Projected traffic2,968 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 375 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 375 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 375 over Branch carry?

About 1,855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 375 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 375 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.