US Bridges

FAS 104 over Branch

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · .8 Mile Southeast of I-40 · Structure no. 39SR1040003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 104 over Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesFAS 104
CrossesBranch
Location.8 Mile Southeast of I-40
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.75, -88.50139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 104 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 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 104 over Branch carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.