US Bridges

FAS 1 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.5 Mi. West of Jackson · Structure no. 57SR0010009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,836
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1 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 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 2,836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,363 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBranch
Location3.5 Mi. West of Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61183, -88.93703
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic2,836 (2021)
Projected traffic4,363 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 1 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1 over Branch carry?

About 2,836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.