US Bridges

FAS 242 over Brewer Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2.3 M NW of Wayne CO LN · Structure no. 50S62030003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 242 over Brewer Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 242 over Brewer Branch in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 242
CrossesBrewer Branch
Location2.3 M NW of Wayne CO LN
RouteState Highway 242
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06097, -87.57283
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic376 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 242 over Brewer Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 242 over Brewer 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 242 over Brewer Branch carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 242 over Brewer Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 242 over Brewer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.