US Bridges

FAS 272 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.1 M E JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 59S43290003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
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 1952, so it is 73 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 272
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 M E JCT SR129&SR272
RouteState Highway 272
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33631, -86.75507
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2021)
Projected traffic816 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 272 over Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 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 428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 272 over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 272 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.