US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.N.Of Madison Co. · Structure no. 09SR0010001

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,494
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
Location.4 Mi.N.Of Madison Co.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79461, -88.63878
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,494 (2021)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 4,494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.