US Bridges

FAS 293 over Branch

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI W. of SR 42 · Structure no. 67F00150003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
956
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 293 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 293 over Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, 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 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 293
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI W. of SR 42
RouteState Highway 293
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27607, -85.40172
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2021)
Projected traffic1,408 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 293 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 293 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 293 over Branch carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 293 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 293 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.