US Bridges

FAS 87 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of SR 54 · Structure no. 38SR0870001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 87 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 87 over Branch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 87
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI N of SR 54
RouteState Highway 87
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62431, -89.43092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2021)
Projected traffic501 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$220,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 87 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 87 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 87 over Branch carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 87 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 87 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.