US Bridges

FAS 77 over Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 5.7 Miles South of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0770005

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 77 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 77 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 years old, older 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.

It carries about 953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 77
CrossesBranch
Location5.7 Miles South of Paris
RouteState Highway 77
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19686, -88.31036
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2021)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 77 over Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAS 77 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 77 over Branch carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 77 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 77 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.