US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · In Hollow Rock · Structure no. 09SR0010029

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,231
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 1953, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,231 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Hollow Rock
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03794, -88.29197
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,231 (2021)
Projected traffic8,370 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2022 estimate)
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 1953.

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 5,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.