US Bridges

FAS 99 over Cheatham Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .2 M E JCT SR16&SR269 · Structure no. 75SR0990001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 99 over Cheatham Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 99 over Cheatham Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 99
CrossesCheatham Branch
Location.2 M E JCT SR16&SR269
RouteState Highway 5695
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74095, -86.64655
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2021)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$206,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 99 over Cheatham Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 99 over Cheatham 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 99 over Cheatham Branch carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 99 over Cheatham Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 99 over Cheatham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.