US Bridges

FAP 77 over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1.8 Mi.E.Of Mclemoresvill · Structure no. 09SR0770029

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 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 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 2,667 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,456 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 77
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 Mi.E.Of Mclemoresvill
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00433, -88.54079
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,667 (2021)
Projected traffic3,456 by 2039
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 77 over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 77 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 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 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 77 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.