US Bridges

FAS 190 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · North of SR124 · Structure no. 92S80180011

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 190 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 190 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 190
CrossesBranch
LocationNorth of SR124
RouteState Highway 190
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17664, -88.65556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 190 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 190 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 190 over Branch carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 190 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 190 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.