US Bridges

FAS 52 over Neal Branch

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 3 MI W JCT I65 · Structure no. 74SR0520001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 52 over Neal Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 52 over Neal Branch in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 2,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,928 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 52
CrossesNeal Branch
Location3 MI W JCT I65
RouteState Highway SR052
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.60346, -86.65535
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,763 (2021)
Projected traffic4,928 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$259,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 52 over Neal Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 52 over Neal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 52 over Neal Branch carry?

About 2,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 52 over Neal Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 52 over Neal Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.