US Bridges

FAP 311 over Branch

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06SR0404011

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,589
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 311 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 311 over Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 27,589 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,405 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 311
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13149, -84.88613
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,589 (2021)
Projected traffic43,405 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$437,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 311 over Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 311 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 311 over Branch carry?

About 27,589 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 311 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 311 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.