US Bridges

FAP 7 over Newton Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 3.2 Mi.Nw.Of Elkton · Structure no. 28SR0070013

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,416
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Newton Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 7 over Newton 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 4,416 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,112 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesNewton Branch
Location3.2 Mi.Nw.Of Elkton
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09859, -86.95905
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,416 (2021)
Projected traffic6,112 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Newton Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 7 over Newton 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 Newton Branch carry?

About 4,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Newton Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Newton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.