US Bridges

FAS 88 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI FR Crockett CO LN · Structure no. 49SR0880063

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 88 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 88 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 88
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 MI FR Crockett CO LN
RouteState Highway 88
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82119, -89.38686
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2021)
Projected traffic2,837 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 88 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 88 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 88 over Branch carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 88 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.