US Bridges

FAS 9 over Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Tennessee · .6 M E of Mill RD · Structure no. 45SR0090005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,293
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 9 over Branch in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFAS 9
CrossesBranch
Location.6 M E of Mill RD
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.02275, -83.53112
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,293 (2021)
Projected traffic4,157 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 9 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FAS 9 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 9 over Branch carry?

About 3,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 9 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 9 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.