US Bridges

FAP 61 over Branch

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · In Clinton City Limits · Structure no. 01SR0610013

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,914
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 61 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 61 over Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 79 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 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 14,914 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,880 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 61
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Clinton City Limits
RouteState Highway 61
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08764, -84.1513
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,914 (2021)
Projected traffic28,880 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$511,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 61 over Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAP 61 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 61 over Branch carry?

About 14,914 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 61 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 61 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.