US Bridges

FAS 373 over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.7 M E JCT I65&SR373 · Structure no. 59SR0502011

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 373 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 373 over Branch in Marshall 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 5,830 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,416 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesFAS 373
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 M E JCT I65&SR373
RouteState Highway 373
Coordinates35.45086, -86.85035
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,830 (2021)
Projected traffic8,416 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 373 over 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 373 over Branch carry?

About 5,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 373 over Branch?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 373 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.