US Bridges

FAS 341 over Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 1.25 M South of SR34 · Structure no. 45SR1390001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 341 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 341 over Branch in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3,311 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,214 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 341
CrossesBranch
Location1.25 M South of SR34
RouteState Highway 139
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05713, -83.65881
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,311 (2021)
Projected traffic4,214 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$173,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 341 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 341 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 341 over Branch carry?

About 3,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 341 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 341 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.