US Bridges

FAS 223 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · .52 Mi.East of Denmark · Structure no. 57E00110001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 223 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 223 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 223
CrossesBranch
Location.52 Mi.East of Denmark
RouteState Highway 223
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53747, -88.99111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2021)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2041
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 223 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 223 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 223 over Branch carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 223 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 223 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.