US Bridges

FAS 340 over Hale Branch

FairPosted for load

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .3 M SE of Greene CO LN · Structure no. 32S23580003

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 340 over Hale Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 340 over Hale Branch in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 340
CrossesHale Branch
Location.3 M SE of Greene CO LN
RouteState Highway 340
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20561, -83.18766
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2021)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$148,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 340 over Hale Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 340 over Hale 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 340 over Hale Branch carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 340 over Hale Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 340 over Hale Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.