US Bridges

FAP 57 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.2 Mi.E.Of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 24SR0570007

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 57 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8,749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,608 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 57
CrossesBranch
Location3.2 Mi.E.Of Shelby Co.
RouteState Highway 57
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04391, -89.58817
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,749 (2021)
Projected traffic14,608 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 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 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 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.