US Bridges

FAS 252 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI NE JCT SR6&SR253 · Structure no. 94SR2520001

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 252 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 252 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 49 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 252
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 MI NE JCT SR6&SR253
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates36.01185, -86.78081
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,032 (2021)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 252 over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAS 252 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 252 over Branch carry?

About 8,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 252 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 252 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.