US Bridges

FAS 287 over Dog Branch

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · In Centertown City Limits · Structure no. 89S42570005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 287 over Dog Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 287 over Dog Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 287
CrossesDog Branch
LocationIn Centertown City Limits
RouteState Highway 287
Coordinates35.7338, -85.91455
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2021)
Projected traffic1,992 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 287 over Dog Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 287 over Dog 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 287 over Dog Branch carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 287 over Dog Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 287 over Dog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.