US Bridges

FAS 54 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · South of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR0540009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 54 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,307 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 54
CrossesBranch
LocationSouth of Dresden
RouteState Highway 54
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20972, -88.74184
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2021)
Projected traffic3,307 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 54 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 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 54 over Branch carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.