US Bridges

FAS 141 over Denny Branch

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.Nw.Of Grant · Structure no. 80SR1410013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
793
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Denny Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 141 over Denny Branch in Smith 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 793 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFAS 141
CrossesDenny Branch
Location1.6 Mi.Nw.Of Grant
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.18782, -86.07262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2021)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 141 over Denny Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Denny Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 141 over Denny Branch carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Denny Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Denny Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.