US Bridges

FAS 133 over Sugarcamp Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of Washington CO · Structure no. 46SR1330015

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
531
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 133 over Sugarcamp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 133 over Sugarcamp Branch in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 133
CrossesSugarcamp Branch
Location2 MI S of Washington CO
RouteState Highway 133
CountyJohnson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57275, -81.8541
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2021)
Projected traffic850 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 133 over Sugarcamp Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 133 over Sugarcamp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 133 over Sugarcamp Branch carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 133 over Sugarcamp Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 133 over Sugarcamp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.