US Bridges

FAS 1 over Branch

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.2 M S of Anthony RD · Structure no. 38SR0010049

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,214
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 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 3,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,866 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 M S of Anthony RD
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58395, -89.08889
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,214 (2021)
Projected traffic4,866 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 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 3,214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.