US Bridges

FAP 7 over Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · .5MI.SE.OF Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0070023

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,496
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 7 over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,496 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,955 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesBranch
Location.5MI.SE.OF Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18437, -87.02945
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,496 (2021)
Projected traffic4,955 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 7 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Branch carry?

About 3,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Branch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.