US Bridges

FAP 7 over Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 5.5 Mi.N.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0070033

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
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 1925, so it is 100 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesBranch
Location5.5 Mi.N.Of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28033, -87.03188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$124,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.