US Bridges

FAS 285 over Camps Gulf Branch

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · 2.06 Mi.E.Of SR030 · Structure no. 88S44600001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 285 over Camps Gulf Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 285 over Camps Gulf Branch in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 285
CrossesCamps Gulf Branch
Location2.06 Mi.E.Of SR030
RouteState Highway 285
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73078, -85.33757
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 285 over Camps Gulf Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 285 over Camps Gulf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 285 over Camps Gulf Branch carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 285 over Camps Gulf Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 285 over Camps Gulf Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.