US Bridges

FAS 1 over Branch

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2 MI E JCT SR76 · Structure no. 38SR0010035

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,411
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1 over Branch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1939, 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI E JCT SR76
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59241, -89.20683
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$422,000 (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 1939.

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 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.