US Bridges

FAP 28 over Austin Branch

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · .11 Mi.Ne.Sequatchie Co. · Structure no. 04SR0280001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Austin Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over Austin Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,144 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesAustin Branch
Location.11 Mi.Ne.Sequatchie Co.
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42559, -85.34782
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,167 (2021)
Projected traffic8,144 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Austin Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Austin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Austin Branch carry?

About 5,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Austin Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Austin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.