US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · At Morris Chapel · Structure no. 03SR0010021

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,419
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,419 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,670 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
LocationAt Morris Chapel
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02453, -88.06567
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,419 (2021)
Projected traffic8,670 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 5,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.