US Bridges

FAP 52 over Branch

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 5.3 Mi.E.Of Allardt · Structure no. 25SR0520007

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 52 over Branch in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,417 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,267 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 52
CrossesBranch
Location5.3 Mi.E.Of Allardt
RouteState Highway 52
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.37455, -84.77763
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2021)
Projected traffic2,267 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over Branch carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns FAP 52 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.