US Bridges

FAP 28 over Branch

Good

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 1.35 Mi.Sw.Of College · Structure no. 04SR0280009

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over 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 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 4,141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,664 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesFAP 28
CrossesBranch
Location1.35 Mi.Sw.Of College
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates35.49244, -85.30017
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,141 (2021)
Projected traffic7,664 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 28 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Branch carry?

About 4,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.