US Bridges

FAS 273 over Union Camp Ground Branch

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Lincoln County, Tennessee · 2.5 M E JCT SR274&SR273 · Structure no. 52S42820011

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,644
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 273 over Union Camp Ground Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 273 over Union Camp Ground Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,644 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 273
CrossesUnion Camp Ground Branch
Location2.5 M E JCT SR274&SR273
RouteState Highway 273
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15629, -86.64441
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2021)
Projected traffic2,784 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 273 over Union Camp Ground Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 273 over Union Camp Ground 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 273 over Union Camp Ground Branch carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 273 over Union Camp Ground Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 273 over Union Camp Ground Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.