US Bridges

FAS 258 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2 M NE JCT SR41&SR257 · Structure no. 83S61270007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 258 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 258 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,144 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 258
CrossesBranch
Location2 M NE JCT SR41&SR257
RouteState Highway SR258
Coordinates36.42535, -86.6592
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,485 (2021)
Projected traffic12,144 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 258 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 258 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 258 over Branch carry?

About 7,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 258 over Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 258 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.