US Bridges

FAP 15 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · .1 Mile West of Oakland · Structure no. 24SR0150007

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,306
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 22,306 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,690 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBranch
Location.1 Mile West of Oakland
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22894, -89.52725
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,306 (2021)
Projected traffic35,690 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 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 22,306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.