FAP 104 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadGibson County, Tennessee · 1.97 Mi.E. Dyer Co. Line · Structure no. 27SR1040003
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,678
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 104 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAP 104 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,678 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 104 over Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 104 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 104 over Branch carry?
About 1,678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 104 over Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 104 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.