FAS 87 over Branch
FairLauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.28 Mi. W of SR-207 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0870003
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 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 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 87 over Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 64 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 37 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 87 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.