US Bridges

FAP 50 over Yellow Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI W of Grundy CO LN · Structure no. 26SR0500023

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Yellow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Yellow Branch in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,467 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,280 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesYellow Branch
Location3.8 MI W of Grundy CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.2708, -85.97131
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,467 (2021)
Projected traffic10,280 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 50 over Yellow Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Yellow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over Yellow Branch carry?

About 5,467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Yellow Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 50 over Yellow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.