US Bridges

FAS 198 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI E of SR.5 · Structure no. 57S80590005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,871
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 198 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 198 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,133 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 198
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI E of SR.5
RouteState Highway 198
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61031, -88.728
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2021)
Projected traffic3,133 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 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 198 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 198 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 198 over Branch carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 198 over Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 198 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.