US Bridges

FAP 15 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · .9 MI W JCT SR 15& SR 196 · Structure no. 24SR0150035

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,609
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 1994, so it is 31 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBranch
Location.9 MI W JCT SR 15& SR 196
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22197, -89.60445
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,609 (2021)
Projected traffic36,256 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$383,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.