US Bridges

FAS 120 over Scott Branch

FairPosted for load

Stewart County, Tennessee · .55 Mi.S. of Ky. · Structure no. 81SR1200005

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 120 over Scott Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 120 over Scott Branch in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 120
CrossesScott Branch
Location.55 Mi.S. of Ky.
RouteState Highway 120
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.62662, -87.8212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2021)
Projected traffic914 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 120 over Scott Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 120 over Scott 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 120 over Scott Branch carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 120 over Scott Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 120 over Scott Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.