US Bridges

FAP 7 over Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 1.82 Mi.S. of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0070021

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 7 over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesBranch
Location1.82 Mi.S. of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16921, -87.01505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2021)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAP 7 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Branch carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.