US Bridges

FAS 1 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.96 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 8227 · Structure no. 57SR0010017

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
314 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,030
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 2000, 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 10,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,077 by 2041. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBranch
Location3.96 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 8227
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61828, -88.86342
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,030 (2021)
Projected traffic14,077 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$998,000 (2021 estimate)
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 2000.

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 10,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Branch?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 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.