US Bridges

FAS 46 over Shoulder Strap Branch

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mile South of SR049 · Structure no. 42S61430001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 46 over Shoulder Strap Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 46 over Shoulder Strap Branch in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,606 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 46
CrossesShoulder Strap Branch
Location1.4 Mile South of SR049
RouteState Highway 46
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22655, -87.5452
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2021)
Projected traffic2,606 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 46 over Shoulder Strap Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 46 over Shoulder Strap 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 46 over Shoulder Strap Branch carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 46 over Shoulder Strap Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 46 over Shoulder Strap Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.