US Bridges

FAS 272 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 5 M S of SR99 · Structure no. 59E00220005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 272 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 272 over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 272
CrossesBranch
Location5 M S of SR99
RouteState Highway 272
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54231, -86.77176
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,583 (2021)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$172,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 272 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 272 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 272 over Branch carry?

About 1,583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 272 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 272 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.