US Bridges

FAS 175 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.65 Mi. W of SR-385 Jct. · Structure no. 79014500015

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 175 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 175 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,595 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,478 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 175
CrossesBranch
Location0.65 Mi. W of SR-385 Jct.
RouteState Highway SR175
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02061, -89.72897
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,595 (2021)
Projected traffic5,478 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$304,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 175 over Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 175 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 175 over Branch carry?

About 5,595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 175 over Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 175 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.