US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · W. of Montgomery Bell · Structure no. 22SR0010015

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,241
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 7,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
LocationW. of Montgomery Bell
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10349, -87.28214
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,241 (2021)
Projected traffic11,040 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$514,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 7,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.