US Bridges

FAS 224 over Branch

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · .23 Mi.South of Enville · Structure no. 55S81210005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 224 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 224 over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 224
CrossesBranch
Location.23 Mi.South of Enville
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38077, -88.43853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 224 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 224 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 224 over Branch carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 224 over Branch?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 224 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.