Fas 116 over Flat Branch
Anderson County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fas 116 over Flat Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 226 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 124 of the 175 inventoried bridges in Anderson County rated fair (70.9%); 6 (3.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | 4.46 Mi.campbell Co. Line |
| NBI structure number | 01SR1160011 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Anderson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I75 over Nfa 1264 | 1969 | 53,108 | Fair |
| I75 over Nfa 1264 | 1969 | 53,108 | Fair |
| I75 over Nfa E510 | 1972 | 53,108 | Fair |
| I75 over Nfa 1268 | 1972 | 53,108 | Fair |
| I75 over Hinds Creek | 1972 | 53,108 | Fair |
| I75 over Hinds Creek | 1972 | 53,108 | Fair |
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