US Bridges

FAS 205 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.68 Mi. W of SR-14 Jct. · Structure no. 79008040051

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 205 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 205 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,986 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 205
CrossesBranch
Location0.68 Mi. W of SR-14 Jct.
RouteState Highway 205
Coordinates35.34415, -89.80029
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2021)
Projected traffic1,986 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 205 over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 205 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 205 over Branch carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 205 over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 205 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.