US Bridges

FAS 60 over Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Near Birchwood · Structure no. 33SR0600001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,299
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 60 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 60 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,256 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAS 60
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Birchwood
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates35.30433, -84.96323
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,299 (2021)
Projected traffic8,256 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 60 over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 60 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 60 over Branch carry?

About 6,299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 60 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 60 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.