US Bridges

FAP 104 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.1 M NW JCT SR104&SR188 · Structure no. 27SR1040027

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
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 1946, so it is 79 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 1,678 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 104
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 M NW JCT SR104&SR188
RouteState Highway 104
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00169, -89.13511
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,678 (2021)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$257,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 104 over Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 104 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 104 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.