US Bridges

FAP 35 over Branch

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · .1 MI JCT SR 340 & SR 35 · Structure no. 15SR0350013

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 35 over Branch in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,037 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,218 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesFAP 35
CrossesBranch
Location.1 MI JCT SR 340 & SR 35
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates36.02208, -83.04179
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic3,037 (2021)
Projected traffic4,218 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 35 over Branch carry?

About 3,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 35 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.