US Bridges

FAS 129 over Branch

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · 2.1 M E Lincoln CO Li · Structure no. 64S42860003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 129 over Branch in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 129
CrossesBranch
Location2.1 M E Lincoln CO Li
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates35.27532, -86.40217
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2021)
Projected traffic1,582 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FAS 129 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 129 over Branch carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.