US Bridges

FAS 375 over Branch

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · 1 MI NE JCT SR92&SR375 · Structure no. 29E00040011

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,381
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 2,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 375
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI NE JCT SR92&SR375
RouteState Highway 375
Coordinates36.20284, -83.47759
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,381 (2021)
Projected traffic3,810 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 375 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 375 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.