US Bridges

FAP 10 over Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 5.2 Mi.N.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0100021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,477
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 10 over Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 20,477 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,088 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesBranch
Location5.2 Mi.N.Of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5949, -86.43872
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,477 (2021)
Projected traffic33,088 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Branch carry?

About 20,477 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.