FAP 15 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.E.Of Shelby Co.Line · Structure no. 24SR0150001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,609
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21,609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,574 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 15 over Branch carry?
About 21,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Branch?
The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.