US Bridges

FAS 129 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · Near Cornersville · Structure no. 59SR1290001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
974
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 129 over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 974 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 129
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Cornersville
RouteState Highway 129
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37066, -86.91278
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2021)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 129 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 129 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 129 over Branch carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.