US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · North East of Braden · Structure no. 24SR0010005

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,571
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 1996, 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 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 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,008 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
LocationNorth East of Braden
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39667, -89.55334
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2021)
Projected traffic7,008 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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$430,000 (2020 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 1996.

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 4,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.