US Bridges

FAS 44 over Branch

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 10 Mi.East of SR-37 · Structure no. 82S23730011

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 44 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 44 over Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 44
CrossesBranch
Location10 Mi.East of SR-37
RouteState Highway 44
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49037, -82.15653
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,401 (2021)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 44 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAS 44 over 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 44 over Branch carry?

About 2,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 44 over Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 44 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.