US Bridges

FAP 77 over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 0.40 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 8177 · Structure no. 27SR0770019

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,929
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 77 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 77 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,929 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,934 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 77
CrossesBranch
Location0.40 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 8177
RouteState Highway 77
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94192, -88.83397
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,929 (2021)
Projected traffic3,934 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 77 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 77 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 77 over Branch carry?

About 2,929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 77 over Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAP 77 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.