US Bridges

FAP 15 over Buford Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 1 M SW of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150057

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Buford Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Buford Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8,683 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,602 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBuford Branch
Location1 M SW of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17023, -87.05127
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,683 (2021)
Projected traffic11,602 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$578,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Buford Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Buford 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Buford Branch carry?

About 8,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Buford Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 15 over Buford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.