US Bridges

FAS 114 over Branch

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · .81 M SE JCT SR100&SR114 · Structure no. 39S80670017

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 114 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 114 over Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,728 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAS 114
CrossesBranch
Location.81 M SE JCT SR100&SR114
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.52386, -88.25144
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,580 (2021)
Projected traffic5,728 by 2040
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 114 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 114 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 114 over Branch carry?

About 3,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 114 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 114 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.