US Bridges

FAP 37 over Branch

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · At Tiger Valley · Structure no. 10SR0370013

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 37 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 37 over Branch in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,247 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,395 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 37
CrossesBranch
LocationAt Tiger Valley
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22578, -82.17446
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,247 (2021)
Projected traffic12,395 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 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$374,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 37 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 37 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 37 over Branch carry?

About 8,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 37 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 37 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.