US Bridges

FAS 329 over Branch

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · .1 E of Sunbright · Structure no. 65S23430001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 329 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 329 over Branch in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 329
CrossesBranch
Location.1 E of Sunbright
RouteState Highway 329
Coordinates36.23612, -84.68183
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2021)
Projected traffic984 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 329 over Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 329 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 329 over Branch carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 329 over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 329 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.