US Bridges

FAS 373 over Fry Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.2 M S of Maury CO Line · Structure no. 59SR0502003

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 373 over Fry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 373 over Fry Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 373
CrossesFry Branch
Location1.2 M S of Maury CO Line
RouteState Highway 373
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44005, -86.91486
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 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 373 over Fry Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 373 over Fry 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 373 over Fry Branch carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 373 over Fry Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 373 over Fry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.