US Bridges

FAP 57 over Branch

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · West of Rossville · Structure no. 24SR0570003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 57 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,998 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAP 57
CrossesBranch
LocationWest of Rossville
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates35.04167, -89.59411
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,749 (2021)
Projected traffic13,998 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 57 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 57 over Branch carry?

About 8,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.