US Bridges

FAS 44 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1.9 M SW JCT DR44&SR358 · Structure no. 82F00330001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,302
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 44 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 44 over Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 44
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 M SW JCT DR44&SR358
RouteState Highway 44
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4634, -82.22518
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,302 (2021)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 44 over Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 44 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 44 over Branch carry?

About 1,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 44 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 44 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.