US Bridges

FAS 184 over Branch

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.Sw.Of Union City · Structure no. 66F00050005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,029
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 184 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 184 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 184
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 Mi.Sw.Of Union City
RouteState Highway 184
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40333, -89.12083
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,029 (2021)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 184 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 184 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 184 over Branch carry?

About 1,029 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 184 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 184 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.