US Bridges

FAS 210 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.29 Mi. N of SR-88 Jct. · Structure no. 49E00500025

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,068
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 210 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 210 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 2,068 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,582 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 210
CrossesBranch
Location0.29 Mi. N of SR-88 Jct.
RouteState Highway 210
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8815, -89.39503
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,068 (2021)
Projected traffic2,582 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 210 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAS 210 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 210 over Branch carry?

About 2,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 210 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 210 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.