US Bridges

FAS 175 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Near Hacks Cross RD JCT · Structure no. 79SR1750003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 175 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 175 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20,559 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,894 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 575 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAS 175
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Hacks Cross RD JCT
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates35.02033, -89.79556
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width575 ft (175.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,559 (2021)
Projected traffic32,894 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 175 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 175 over Branch carry?

About 20,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 175 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 575 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 175 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.