US Bridges

FAS 1 over Dry Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 5.8 MI E JCT SR1&SR2 · Structure no. 75SR0010051

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1 over Dry Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15,368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,589 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesDry Branch
Location5.8 MI E JCT SR1&SR2
RouteU.S. Route SR001
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8266, -86.28895
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,368 (2021)
Projected traffic24,589 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1 over Dry 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 1 over Dry Branch carry?

About 15,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.