US Bridges

FAS 222 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Mucy RD · Structure no. 38S81140001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
908
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 222 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 222 over Branch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 908 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 222
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI S of Mucy RD
RouteState Highway 222
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46111, -89.40508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2021)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$506,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 222 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 222 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 222 over Branch carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 222 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 222 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.