US Bridges

FAS 373 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.87 Mi.S. Jct. FAS 6353 · Structure no. 60SR0502003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,984
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 Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 373
CrossesBranch
Location1.87 Mi.S. Jct. FAS 6353
RouteState Highway 373
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48883, -86.98562
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 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,984 (2021)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$98,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 373 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 373 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 373 over Branch carry?

About 2,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 373 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 373 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.