US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · .4 M SW JCT SR155&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0010017

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,062
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36,062 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,272 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
Location.4 M SW JCT SR155&SR1
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13018, -86.83752
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,062 (2021)
Projected traffic72,272 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 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. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAP 1 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 36,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.