US Bridges

FAP 15 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.E.Of Shelby Co.Line · Structure no. 24SR0150002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
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 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 21,609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,256 by 2040. 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).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBranch
Location.5 Mi.E.Of Shelby Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21297, -89.63208
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,609 (2021)
Projected traffic36,256 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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.