US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M NE JCT SR100&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0010009

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 28,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,853 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
Location.1 M NE JCT SR100&SR1
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1008, -86.87072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,658 (2021)
Projected traffic45,853 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 28,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.