US Bridges

FAS 99 over Pickett Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI E JCT SR11&SR269 · Structure no. 75SR0990037

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,301
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 99 over Pickett Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 99 over Pickett 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 4,301 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,024 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 99
CrossesPickett Branch
Location3.7 MI E JCT SR11&SR269
RouteState Highway SR099
Coordinates35.73361, -86.58794
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pickett Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 99 over Pickett 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 99 over Pickett Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 99 over Pickett Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAS 99 over Pickett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.