US Bridges

FAS 263 over Branch

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 1 .5MI.N.OF JCTSR25&SR263 · Structure no. 80SR2630001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 263 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 263 over Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 263
CrossesBranch
Location1 .5MI.N.OF JCTSR25&SR263
RouteState Highway 263
Coordinates36.27697, -85.95042
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2021)
Projected traffic2,837 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 263 over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 263 over 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 263 over Branch carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 263 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAS 263 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.