US Bridges

FAP 48 over Branch

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · .05MI.N.OF Charlotte · Structure no. 22SR0480017

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 48 over Branch in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 4,881 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,896 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesBranch
Location.05MI.N.OF Charlotte
RouteState Highway 48
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23468, -87.3451
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,881 (2021)
Projected traffic8,896 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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$332,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 48 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 48 over Branch carry?

About 4,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 48 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.