US Bridges

FAS 140 over Cold Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 2.3 Miles N.Of Mckenzie · Structure no. 40S80920001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 140 over Cold Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 140 over Cold Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 619 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 140
CrossesCold Branch
Location2.3 Miles N.Of Mckenzie
RouteState Highway 140
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18028, -88.50586
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2021)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 140 over Cold Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 140 over Cold 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 140 over Cold Branch carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 140 over Cold Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 140 over Cold Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.