US Bridges

FAP 77 over Branch

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1.8 Mi.E.Of Mclemoresvill · Structure no. 09SR0770009

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,667
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 77 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 77 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,667 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,613 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesFAP 77
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 Mi.E.Of Mclemoresvill
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.00443, -88.54361
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,667 (2021)
Projected traffic3,613 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 77 over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 77 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 77 over Branch carry?

About 2,667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 77 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAP 77 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.