US Bridges

FAP 7 over Beaty Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · In Elkton City Limits · Structure no. 28SR0070009

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Beaty Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 7 over Beaty Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 5,221 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,592 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesBeaty Branch
LocationIn Elkton City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05647, -86.89407
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,221 (2021)
Projected traffic7,592 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Beaty Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 7 over Beaty 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Beaty Branch carry?

About 5,221 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Beaty Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Beaty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.