US Bridges

FAS 135 over Keeling Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi. from Clay Co. LN · Structure no. 44S43900003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 135 over Keeling Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 135 over Keeling Branch in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 135
CrossesKeeling Branch
Location1.5 Mi. from Clay Co. LN
RouteState Highway 135
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46741, -85.6771
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2021)
Projected traffic491 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 135 over Keeling Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 135 over Keeling 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 135 over Keeling Branch carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 135 over Keeling Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FAS 135 over Keeling Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.