FAS 59 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadTipton County, Tennessee · Boundry-West Gilt Edge · Structure no. 84SR0590003
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 851
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 59 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 59 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 851 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,261 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 59 over Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 59 over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 59 over Branch carry?
About 851 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 59 over Branch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 59 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.