US Bridges

FAP 28 over Rocky Branch

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.Sw.Lees Station · Structure no. 04SR0280021

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,238
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Rocky Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 28 over Rocky Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,264 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesRocky Branch
Location.5 Mi.Sw.Lees Station
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54592, -85.25555
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,238 (2021)
Projected traffic9,264 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Rocky 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 Rocky Branch carry?

About 5,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.