US Bridges

FAS 114 over Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 1.05 Mi.No.Of Carroll Co. · Structure no. 40SR1140003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
727
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 114 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 114 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 114
CrossesBranch
Location1.05 Mi.No.Of Carroll Co.
RouteState Highway 114
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16064, -88.25787
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2021)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 114 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 114 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 114 over Branch carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 114 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 114 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.