US Bridges

FAS 41 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · .4 M SW JCT SR41&SR52 · Structure no. 83SR0410013

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,108
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 4,108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,928 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAS 41
CrossesBranch
Location.4 M SW JCT SR41&SR52
RouteU.S. Route SR041
Coordinates36.58575, -86.59476
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,108 (2021)
Projected traffic6,928 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 4,108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 41 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 41 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.