US Bridges

FAS 124 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 5.6 East of Greenfield · Structure no. 92SR1240019

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 124 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 124 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 124
CrossesBranch
Location5.6 East of Greenfield
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14839, -88.68556
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2021)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 124 over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 124 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 124 over Branch carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 124 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 124 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.