FAS 1 over Branch

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Haywood County, Tennessee · 0.2 M S of Anthony RD · Structure no. 38SR0010043

Built: 1925; 100 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 23 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 4,572; 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, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,766 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1

CrossesBranch

Location0.2 M S of Anthony RD

RouteU.S. Route 70

CountyHaywood County

StateTennessee

Coordinates35.58614, -89.09903

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionAugust 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating59.5 US tons

Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)

Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2021)

Projected traffic6,766 by 2041

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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

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.

What condition is FAS 1 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.