US Bridges

FAP 7 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 15 Ni.N.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0070047

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,402
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 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,402 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 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
Location15 Ni.N.Of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41242, -87.02818
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,402 (2021)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$164,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 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 3,402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.