US Bridges

FAS 84 over Long Hollow Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1.6 M.N.Of White Co.Line · Structure no. 71SR0840001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 84 over Long Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 84 over Long Hollow Branch in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAS 84
CrossesLong Hollow Branch
Location1.6 M.N.Of White Co.Line
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates36.05645, -85.3328
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 84 over Long Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 84 over Long Hollow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 84 over Long Hollow Branch carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 84 over Long Hollow Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 84 over Long Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.