US Bridges

FAP 7 over Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI S. Maury CO LN · Structure no. 28SR0070053

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 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 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 3,402 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 7
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI S. Maury CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates35.39692, -87.0245
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 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 3,402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.