US Bridges

FAS 127 over Branch

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 2 MI North of SR 8 · Structure no. 89SR1270003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,581
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 127 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 127 over Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 127
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI North of SR 8
RouteState Highway 127
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66757, -85.72978
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,581 (2021)
Projected traffic2,498 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 127 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 127 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 127 over Branch carry?

About 1,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 127 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 127 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.