US Bridges

FAS 102 over Branch

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Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.8 M N JCT SR102&SR96 · Structure no. 75S62160003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 102 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 102 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 102
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 M N JCT SR102&SR96
RouteState Highway 102
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87488, -86.57616
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2021)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 102 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 102 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 102 over Branch carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 102 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 102 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.