US Bridges

FAS 99 over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.9 MI E JCT SR16&SR99 · Structure no. 75SR0990023

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,301
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 99 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 99 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,301 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,024 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 99
CrossesBranch
Location4.9 MI E JCT SR16&SR99
RouteState Highway SR099
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73913, -86.562
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,301 (2021)
Projected traffic7,024 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 99 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 99 over 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 Branch carry?

About 4,301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 99 over Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 99 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.