US Bridges

FAP 53 over Branch

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 3.1 Mi.N.Of Manchester · Structure no. 16SR0530001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,725
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 Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,725 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,384 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesFAP 53
CrossesBranch
Location3.1 Mi.N.Of Manchester
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates35.52082, -86.08266
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,725 (2021)
Projected traffic16,384 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Branch carry?

About 8,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 53 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.