US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.W.Of Hollow Park · Structure no. 09SR0010023

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,139
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 97 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 6,139 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,822 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 Mi.W.Of Hollow Park
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02389, -88.36708
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,139 (2021)
Projected traffic9,822 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is FAP 1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 6,139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.