US Bridges

FAS 2 over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.6 M NE Coffee CO Line · Structure no. 75SR0020011

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,474
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 2 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 2,474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,958 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAS 2
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 M NE Coffee CO Line
RouteU.S. Route SR002
Coordinates35.6703, -86.2767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,474 (2021)
Projected traffic3,958 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 2 over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Branch carry?

About 2,474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.