US Bridges

FAS 41 over Summers Branch

Poor

Sumner County, Tennessee · .9 M SW JCT SR41&SR109 · Structure no. 83SR0410017

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,496
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 41 over Summers Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 41 over Summers 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,496 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,194 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 41
CrossesSummers Branch
Location.9 M SW JCT SR41&SR109
RouteU.S. Route SR041
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.62043, -86.57153
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,496 (2021)
Projected traffic7,194 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$257,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 41 over Summers Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 41 over Summers Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 41 over Summers Branch carry?

About 4,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 41 over Summers Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 41 over Summers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.