US Bridges

FAP 28 over Dry Branch

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Delk Creek RD · Structure no. 25SR0280001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,438
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over Dry Branch in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesDry Branch
Location1 MI S of Delk Creek RD
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57664, -84.9539
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
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 inspectionJuly 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2021)
Projected traffic2,301 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Dry Branch carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.