US Bridges

FAP 52 over Branham Hollow Branch

Good

Fentress County, Tennessee · 4.28 Mi.W.Of Jamestown · Structure no. 25SR0520005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Branham Hollow Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Branham Hollow Branch in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesBranham Hollow Branch
Location4.28 Mi.W.Of Jamestown
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates36.43645, -85.0074
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2021)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over Branham Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Branham Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over Branham Hollow Branch carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Branham Hollow Branch?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Branham Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.