US Bridges

FAP 64 over Morgan Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 11.9 Mi.Ne.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0640035

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 64 over Morgan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 64 over Morgan Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,864 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesFAP 64
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location11.9 Mi.Ne.Of Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates35.56551, -86.28633
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2021)
Projected traffic2,864 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 FAP 64 over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 64 over Morgan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 64 over Morgan Branch carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP 64 over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 64 over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.