US Bridges

FAP 7 over Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 4.2 Mi.N.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0070031

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
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 1923, so it is 102 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesBranch
Location4.2 Mi.N.Of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26677, -87.04339
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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$142,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 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 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.