US Bridges

FAS 371 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of Henning · Structure no. 49SR0872005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 371 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 371 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 371
CrossesBranch
Location4 MI W of Henning
RouteState Highway 371
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67194, -89.64875
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 371 over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 371 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.