US Bridges

FAS 241 over Squaw Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 1 M NE of Lawrence CO LN · Structure no. 51S62630001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 241 over Squaw Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 241 over Squaw Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 241
CrossesSquaw Branch
Location1 M NE of Lawrence CO LN
RouteState Highway 241
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43896, -87.47569
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2021)
Projected traffic1,269 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 241 over Squaw Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 241 over Squaw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 241 over Squaw Branch carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 241 over Squaw Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 241 over Squaw Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.