US Bridges

FAS 141 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.0 M W Smith CO Line · Structure no. 95SR1410015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,743
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 141 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 141
CrossesBranch
Location3.0 M W Smith CO Line
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.20118, -86.14967
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2021)
Projected traffic3,040 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 141 over Branch carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.