US Bridges

FAS 140 over Branch

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 7 Miles East of Puryear · Structure no. 40SR1400003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
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 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFAS 140
CrossesBranch
Location7 Miles East of Puryear
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates36.43422, -88.21494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2021)
Projected traffic1,277 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 140 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 140 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 140 over Branch carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 140 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 140 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.