US Bridges

FAS 264 over New Bell Branch

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Smith County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.N.Of Dekalb Co.Ln. · Structure no. 80SR2640001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 264 over New Bell Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 264 over New Bell Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 264
CrossesNew Bell Branch
Location1 Mi.N.Of Dekalb Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 264
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12176, -85.9364
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2021)
Projected traffic1,032 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 264 over New Bell Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 264 over New Bell 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 264 over New Bell Branch carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 264 over New Bell Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 264 over New Bell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.