US Bridges

FAS 75 over Bowman Branch

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.Ne.Of Washington Co. · Structure no. 82SR0750003

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 75 over Bowman Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 75 over Bowman Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 75
CrossesBowman Branch
Location5 Mi.Ne.Of Washington Co.
RouteState Highway 75
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50051, -82.39892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,635 (2021)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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$211,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 75 over Bowman Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 75 over Bowman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 75 over Bowman Branch carry?

About 4,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 75 over Bowman Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 75 over Bowman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.