US Bridges

FAS 206 over Branch

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Tipton County, Tennessee · 2 MI E of Atoka · Structure no. 84S80710009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,403
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 206 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 206 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,986 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 206
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI E of Atoka
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43436, -89.72955
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,403 (2021)
Projected traffic5,986 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 206 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 206 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 206 over Branch carry?

About 4,403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 206 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 206 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.