US Bridges

FAP 104 over Bethel Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.7 M W Gibson CO Line · Structure no. 23SR1040015

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,535
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 104 over Bethel Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 104 over Bethel Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 104
CrossesBethel Branch
Location0.7 M W Gibson CO Line
RouteState Highway 104
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02836, -89.18325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2021)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 104 over Bethel Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 104 over Bethel 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 104 over Bethel Branch carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 104 over Bethel Branch?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 104 over Bethel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.