FAS 87 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Tennessee · 2.99 Mi. E of SR-207 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0870013
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 87 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 87 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is FAS 87 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 87 over Branch carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 87 over Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 87 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.