US Bridges

FAS 125 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · E. of Chickasaw Park · Structure no. 35SR1250037

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 125 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 125 over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 125
CrossesBranch
LocationE. of Chickasaw Park
RouteState Highway 125
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34369, -88.82034
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2021)
Projected traffic379 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 125 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 125 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 125 over Branch carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 125 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 125 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.