US Bridges

FAS 1 over Branch

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI E JCT SR76 · Structure no. 38SR0010033

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,411
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1 over Branch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 100 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 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 5,411 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,658 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 MI E JCT SR76
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59303, -89.22292
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,411 (2021)
Projected traffic8,658 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAS 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1 over Branch carry?

About 5,411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.