US Bridges

FAP 49 over Branch

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · .9 Mi.E.Of Harpeth River · Structure no. 11SR0490003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 49 over Branch in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,792 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesBranch
Location.9 Mi.E.Of Harpeth River
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2765, -87.1363
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,006 (2021)
Projected traffic5,792 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 49 over Branch carry?

About 3,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.