US Bridges

FAP 26 over Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · Near the SR-96 Jct. · Structure no. 21SR0260005

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 26 over Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,023 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,637 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesBranch
LocationNear the SR-96 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01566, -86.00257
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic6,023 (2021)
Projected traffic9,637 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Branch carry?

About 6,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 26 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.