US Bridges

FAS 129 over Garrett Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 10 Mi. E. of Petersburg · Structure no. 59S42800015

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Garrett Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 129 over Garrett Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 years old, older 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 129
CrossesGarrett Branch
Location10 Mi. E. of Petersburg
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates35.32277, -86.81448
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2021)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$176,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 129 over Garrett Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FAS 129 over Garrett 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 129 over Garrett Branch carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Garrett Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Garrett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.