US Bridges

FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · Between Iron City&st.Joe. · Structure no. 50S61970009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 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 1958, so it is 67 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 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
Coordinates35.03392, -87.54325
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$58,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 227 over Pinhook Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.