US Bridges

FAP 9 over Hunters Branch

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Lafollette · Structure no. 07SR0090015

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,039
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Hunters Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 9 over Hunters Branch in Campbell 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 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 27,039 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,262 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesHunters Branch
LocationIn Lafollette
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36047, -84.14243
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,039 (2021)
Projected traffic43,262 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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$448,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Hunters Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 9 over Hunters 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Hunters Branch carry?

About 27,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Hunters Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 9 over Hunters Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.