US Bridges

FAS 39 over Branch

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · 2 MI from Monroe CO Line · Structure no. 54SR0390003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 39 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAS 39 over Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 39
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI from Monroe CO Line
RouteState Highway 39
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36637, -84.43669
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic517 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 39 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 39 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 39 over Branch carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 39 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 39 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.