US Bridges

FAP 5 over Branch

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Gibson County, Tennessee · 5 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 27SR0050059

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,430 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesBranch
Location5 MI N of SR 104
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03253, -88.97567
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
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 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 length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic4,019 (2021)
Projected traffic6,430 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 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 5 over Branch carry?

About 4,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 5 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.