US Bridges

FAP 63 over Branch

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · 2. M SE of Davis Chapel · Structure no. 07SR0630005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 63 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 63 over Branch in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 17,473 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,957 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 63
CrossesBranch
Location2. M SE of Davis Chapel
RouteState Highway 63
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38915, -84.10183
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,473 (2021)
Projected traffic27,957 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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 63 over Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 63 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 63 over Branch carry?

About 17,473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 63 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 63 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.