US Bridges

FAS 147 over Branch

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 2.7 Mi.E.Of Tenn.Ridge · Structure no. 42SR1470001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 147 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 147 over Branch in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 826 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 147
CrossesBranch
Location2.7 Mi.E.Of Tenn.Ridge
RouteState Highway 147
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32, -87.84834
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2021)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 147 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 147 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 147 over Branch carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 147 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 147 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.