US Bridges

FAP 11 over Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · In Minor Hill · Structure no. 28SR0110001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 11 over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Minor Hill
RouteState Highway 11
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00788, -87.20316
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2021)
Projected traffic2,147 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$133,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 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 11 over Branch carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.