US Bridges

FAS 302 over Branch

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · .83 MI from SR 30 · Structure no. 72SR3020011

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 302 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 302 over Branch in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 302
CrossesBranch
Location.83 MI from SR 30
RouteState Highway 302
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54509, -84.89376
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2021)
Projected traffic2,544 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 302 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 302 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 302 over Branch carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 302 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 302 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.