US Bridges

FAS 375 over Branch

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · .6 M N of Chestnut Grove · Structure no. 29E00040009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,421
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 1950, so it is 75 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 5,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,674 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 375
CrossesBranch
Location.6 M N of Chestnut Grove
RouteState Highway 375
Coordinates36.30905, -83.32667
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 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 width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,421 (2021)
Projected traffic8,674 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 1950, making it 75 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 5,421 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 55 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 375 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.