US Bridges

FAS 209 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.3 Miles SW of Gates · Structure no. 49E00210011

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,206
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 209 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 209 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,206 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 209
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 Miles SW of Gates
RouteState Highway 209
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82219, -89.43517
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,206 (2021)
Projected traffic3,048 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 209 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 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 2,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 209 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 209 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.