US Bridges

FAS 209 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.18 Mi. N of SR-87 Jct. · Structure no. 49E00200001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,022
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 209 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 209 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,022 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,742 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 209
CrossesBranch
Location0.18 Mi. N of SR-87 Jct.
RouteState Highway 209
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67785, -89.56959
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,022 (2021)
Projected traffic5,742 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 209 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 209 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 209 over Branch carry?

About 3,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 209 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 209 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.