US Bridges

FAS 136 over Buffalo Branch

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 3.4MI.S.STANDING Stone · Structure no. 67SR1360007

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 136 over Buffalo Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 136 over Buffalo Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 136
CrossesBuffalo Branch
Location3.4MI.S.STANDING Stone
RouteState Highway 136
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39556, -85.44158
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic784 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 136 over Buffalo Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 136 over Buffalo 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 136 over Buffalo Branch carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 136 over Buffalo Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 136 over Buffalo Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.