US Bridges

FAP 16 over Branch

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI S of SR 15 JCT · Structure no. 26SR0160013

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Branch is a other culvert carrying FAP 16 over Branch in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,232 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,821 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 16
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI S of SR 15 JCT
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16988, -86.12835
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,232 (2021)
Projected traffic4,821 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 16 over Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 16 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 16 over Branch carry?

About 3,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 16 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.