US Bridges

FAP 12 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M SE JCT SR12&SR112 · Structure no. 19SR0120007

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,949
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 12 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 30,949 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,322 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 12
CrossesBranch
Location.1 M SE JCT SR12&SR112
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19685, -86.83655
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic30,949 (2021)
Projected traffic61,322 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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$431,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 12 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 12 over Branch carry?

About 30,949 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 12 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.