US Bridges

FAS 30 over Decatur Branch

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · In County · Structure no. 61SR0300003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,581
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 30 over Decatur Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 30 over Decatur Branch in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,035 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 30
CrossesDecatur Branch
LocationIn County
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51257, -84.79407
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,581 (2021)
Projected traffic7,035 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$1.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 30 over Decatur Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 30 over Decatur 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 30 over Decatur Branch carry?

About 4,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 30 over Decatur Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns FAS 30 over Decatur Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.