US Bridges

FAS 66 over Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 1 M SW of Sam Martin RD · Structure no. 45SR0660005

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 66 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 66 over Branch in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 2,189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,131 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 66
CrossesBranch
Location1 M SW of Sam Martin RD
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08103, -83.37548
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,189 (2021)
Projected traffic2,131 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 66 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 66 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 66 over Branch carry?

About 2,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 66 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 66 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.