US Bridges

FAS 293 over Branch

Good

Overton County, Tennessee · In Rickman · Structure no. 67F00150005

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 293 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 293 over Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesFAS 293
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Rickman
RouteState Highway 293
Coordinates36.26512, -85.38
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2021)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 293 over Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 293 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 293 over Branch carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 293 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 293 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.