US Bridges

FAS 41 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · .5 M N JCT SR41&SR25 · Structure no. 83SR0410009

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 41 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 41 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,096 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 41
CrossesBranch
Location.5 M N JCT SR41&SR25
RouteU.S. Route SR041
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53395, -86.63499
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic5,780 (2021)
Projected traffic10,096 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 41 over Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 41 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 41 over Branch carry?

About 5,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 41 over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 41 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.