US Bridges

FAS 56 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 1 Ml from Macon CO Line · Structure no. 44SR0560031

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 56 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAS 56 over Branch in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 56
CrossesBranch
Location1 Ml from Macon CO Line
RouteState Highway 56
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46828, -85.78988
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 56 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 56 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 56 over Branch carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 56 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 56 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.