US Bridges

FAS 372 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · In Martin City Limits · Structure no. 92SR0430015

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 372 over Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 372 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 96 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 3,857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,134 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 372
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Martin City Limits
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates36.36444, -88.85005
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,857 (2021)
Projected traffic6,134 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 372 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAS 372 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 372 over Branch carry?

About 3,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 372 over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 372 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.