US Bridges

FAS 199 over Branch

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 12.2 Mi.Nw.Of Adamsville · Structure no. 55S80830005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 199 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 199 over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 199
CrossesBranch
Location12.2 Mi.Nw.Of Adamsville
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates35.33053, -88.53847
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic1,236 (2021)
Projected traffic1,978 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 199 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 199 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 199 over Branch carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 199 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 199 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.