US Bridges

FAS 66 over Branch

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 2.43 Mi.S.Of Hancock Co. · Structure no. 37SR0660025

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 66 over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 66 over Branch in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 66
CrossesBranch
Location2.43 Mi.S.Of Hancock Co.
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46302, -83.14359
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 66 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 66 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 66 over Branch carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 66 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 66 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.