US Bridges

FAS 19 over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.29 Mi. W of SR-3 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0190029

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 19 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 19 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,029 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAS 19
CrossesBranch
Location1.29 Mi. W of SR-3 Jct.
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates35.76422, -89.56911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2021)
Projected traffic4,029 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$47,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 19 over Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 19 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 19 over Branch carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 19 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 19 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.