US Bridges

FAP 9 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1.2 M E of Wolf Creek · Structure no. 15SR0090021

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 9 over Branch in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,051 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 M E of Wolf Creek
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92247, -82.96108
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: 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 rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2021)
Projected traffic2,051 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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$280,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Branch carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.