US Bridges

FAP 53 over Branch

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 1.56 Mi.East of Celina · Structure no. 14SR0530011

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,928
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 53 over Branch in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesBranch
Location1.56 Mi.East of Celina
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.54567, -85.46295
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,928 (2021)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.1 mi (153 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Branch carry?

About 2,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 53 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.