US Bridges

FAS 201 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 M S of SR104 · Structure no. 39S81350001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 201 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 201 over Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 201
CrossesBranch
Location2 M S of SR104
RouteState Highway 201
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45989, -88.341
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic208 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 201 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 201 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 201 over Branch carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 201 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 201 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.