US Bridges

FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · Between Iron City&st.Joe. · Structure no. 50S61970005

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,507
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 227
CrossesPinhook Branch
LocationBetween Iron City&st.Joe.
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates35.02956, -87.56231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2021)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 227 over Pinhook Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.