US Bridges

FAP 55 over Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Tullahoma City Limits · Structure no. 16SR0550005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 55 over Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 15,204 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,326 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 55
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Tullahoma City Limits
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37774, -86.17233
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic15,204 (2021)
Projected traffic24,326 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$446,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 55 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FAP 55 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 55 over Branch carry?

About 15,204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 55 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 55 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.