US Bridges

FAS 140 over Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mile East of Puryear · Structure no. 40SR1400001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 140 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 140 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,608 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 140
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 Mile East of Puryear
RouteState Highway 140
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4415, -88.31108
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2021)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$112,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 140 over Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 140 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 140 over Branch carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 140 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 140 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.