US Bridges

FAP 5 over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 27SR0050071

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,351
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 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 4,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,386 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI N of SR 104
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00594, -88.95131
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 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,351 (2021)
Projected traffic6,386 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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$715,000 (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 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 4,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 5 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.