US Bridges

FAS 283 over Kelly Branch

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · Alvin York Hwy. · Structure no. 58005390001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 283 over Kelly Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 283 over Kelly Branch in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAS 283
CrossesKelly Branch
LocationAlvin York Hwy.
RouteState Highway 283
Coordinates35.19498, -85.48365
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2021)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 283 over Kelly Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 283 over Kelly 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 283 over Kelly Branch carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 283 over Kelly Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 283 over Kelly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.