US Bridges

FAP 62 over Branch

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · .1 MI FM JCT SR95 & SR62 · Structure no. 01SR0620009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,169
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 62 over Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 26,169 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,870 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesBranch
Location.1 MI FM JCT SR95 & SR62
RouteState Highway 62
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00965, -84.26855
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,169 (2021)
Projected traffic41,870 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 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 62 over Branch carry?

About 26,169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.