US Bridges

FAP 5 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.S.Of Kenton · Structure no. 27SR0050037

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,766
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,827 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesBranch
Location.7 Mi.S.Of Kenton
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18274, -89.00808
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,766 (2021)
Projected traffic3,827 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAP 5 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Branch carry?

About 2,766 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.