US Bridges

FAS 76 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3 M SW JCT SR76&SR109 · Structure no. 83S61240005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 76 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 76 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,407 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,792 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 76
CrossesBranch
Location3 M SW JCT SR76&SR109
RouteState Highway SR076
Coordinates36.52385, -86.5481
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,407 (2021)
Projected traffic5,792 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$172,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 76 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 76 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 76 over Branch carry?

About 3,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 76 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.