US Bridges

FAP 1 over Small Branch

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 1.6 M West of Woodbury · Structure no. 08SR0010023

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,579
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Small Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Small Branch in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 12,579 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,920 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSmall Branch
Location1.6 M West of Woodbury
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.82002, -86.09561
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic12,579 (2021)
Projected traffic19,920 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1 over Small Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Small 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Small Branch carry?

About 12,579 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Small Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Small Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.