US Bridges

FAS 1 over Branch

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.2 M S of Thomas RD · Structure no. 38SR0010037

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,572
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 1996, 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 5 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 4,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,315 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 M S of Thomas RD
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59086, -89.16852
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2021)
Projected traffic7,315 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (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 1996.

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 4,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.