US Bridges

FAS 114 over Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · South of Clifton · Structure no. 91SR1140001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 114 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 114 over Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,635 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesFAS 114
CrossesBranch
LocationSouth of Clifton
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.33624, -87.97144
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2021)
Projected traffic2,635 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 114 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 114 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 114 over Branch carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 114 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 114 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.