US Bridges

FAS 371 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 6 MI W of Henning · Structure no. 49SR0872003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 371 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 371 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 371
CrossesBranch
Location6 MI W of Henning
RouteState Highway 371
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67484, -89.68422
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2021)
Projected traffic1,861 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$728,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 371 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 371 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 371 over Branch carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 371 over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 371 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.