US Bridges

FAS 87 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 3 MI W of Haywood County · Structure no. 49S80460009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 87 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 87 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 87
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI W of Haywood County
RouteState Highway 87
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62481, -89.52081
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2021)
Projected traffic349 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 87 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 87 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 87 over Branch carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 87 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 87 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.