US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · In Braden City Limits · Structure no. 24SR0010003

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,475
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 96 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 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Braden City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37988, -89.57214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,475 (2021)
Projected traffic5,560 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$355,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 3,475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.