US Bridges

FAP 11 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M N SR255&SR11 · Structure no. 19SR0110005

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 11 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 97 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 31,559 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,507 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesBranch
Location.5 M N SR255&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08617, -86.7286
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic31,559 (2021)
Projected traffic35,507 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$578,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FAP 11 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Branch carry?

About 31,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.