US Bridges

FAS 130 over Saunders Branch

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · 0.81 M NE SR 50 · Structure no. 59SR1300003

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Saunders Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 130 over Saunders Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 130
CrossesSaunders Branch
Location0.81 M NE SR 50
RouteState Highway 130
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33248, -86.63726
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2021)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Saunders Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 over Saunders 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 130 over Saunders Branch carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over Saunders Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Saunders Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.