US Bridges

FAS 287 over Branch

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of SR108 · Structure no. 89003880009

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,363
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 287 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 287 over Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,347 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 287
CrossesBranch
Location4 MI W of SR108
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56978, -85.88444
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2021)
Projected traffic2,347 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$209,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 287 over Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 287 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 287 over Branch carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 287 over Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 287 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.