US Bridges

FAS 177 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR 1 JCT · Structure no. 79S81020005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,367
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 177 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 177 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 18,367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,387 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 177
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI S of SR 1 JCT
RouteState Highway 177
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22417, -89.79189
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,367 (2021)
Projected traffic29,387 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 177 over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 177 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 177 over Branch carry?

About 18,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 177 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 177 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.