US Bridges

FAP 100 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1 M NE JCT SR96&SR100 · Structure no. 19SR1000005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 100 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,484 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,314 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesBranch
Location1 M NE JCT SR96&SR100
RouteState Highway 100
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0269, -87.01588
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic12,484 (2021)
Projected traffic20,314 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$472,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 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 100 over Branch carry?

About 12,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 100 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.