US Bridges

FAS 184 over Branch

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66SR0034005

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,843
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 184 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 184 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 99 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 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 2,843 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,624 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 184
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Union City
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates36.43403, -89.02311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,843 (2021)
Projected traffic4,624 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 184 over Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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 2,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 184 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 184 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.