FAS 179 over Branch
GoodTipton County, Tennessee · 2.17 Mi.W.Of Haywood Co. · Structure no. 84S80520001
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 838
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 179 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 179 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 179 over Branch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 179 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 179 over Branch carry?
About 838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 179 over Branch?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 179 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.