US Bridges

FAP 100 over Branch

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 3.06 Mi.E.Hardeman Co.Ln. · Structure no. 12SR1000005

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,908
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 100 over Branch in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,908 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,973 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesBranch
Location3.06 Mi.E.Hardeman Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 100
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.392, -88.78247
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,908 (2021)
Projected traffic3,973 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Branch carry?

About 2,908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.