US Bridges

FAS 50 over Bull Run Branch

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 4 M SE Lynchburg Tn · Structure no. 64SR0500009

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Bull Run Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 50 over Bull Run Branch in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 50
CrossesBull Run Branch
Location4 M SE Lynchburg Tn
RouteState Highway 50
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2243, -86.32049
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2021)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 50 over Bull Run Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 over Bull Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 50 over Bull Run Branch carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 50 over Bull Run Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 50 over Bull Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.