US Bridges

FAS 416 over Laurel Branch

Poor

Sevier County, Tennessee · N of Pittman Center · Structure no. 78S24210011

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 416 over Laurel Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAS 416 over Laurel Branch in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 416
CrossesLaurel Branch
LocationN of Pittman Center
RouteCounty Highway 416
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77203, -83.40203
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2021)
Projected traffic984 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 416 over Laurel Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 416 over Laurel Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 416 over Laurel Branch carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 416 over Laurel Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 416 over Laurel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.