US Bridges

FAS 77 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Tennessee · S of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0770015

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 77 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 77 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,456 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 77
CrossesBranch
LocationS of Paris
RouteState Highway 77
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23739, -88.30692
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2021)
Projected traffic3,456 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 77 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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 2,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 77 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 77 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.