US Bridges

FAS 246 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 M NW JCT SR6&SR246 · Structure no. 60S61810007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 246 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 246 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,719 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,328 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 246
CrossesBranch
Location3 M NW JCT SR6&SR246
RouteState Highway 246
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72813, -87.01152
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,719 (2021)
Projected traffic7,328 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 246 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 246 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 246 over Branch carry?

About 3,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 246 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 246 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.