US Bridges

FAS 274 over Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 2.1 M NW JCT SR110&SR274 · Structure no. 52S42820001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 274 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 274 over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 274
CrossesBranch
Location2.1 M NW JCT SR110&SR274
RouteState Highway 274
Coordinates35.05033, -86.7332
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2021)
Projected traffic890 by 2042
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 274 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 274 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 274 over Branch carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 274 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 274 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.