US Bridges

FAS 1 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi. West of Jackson · Structure no. 57SR0010014

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 Mi. West of Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.615, -88.89711
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic10,010 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.