US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · 1 M SE of Blaine · Structure no. 29SR0010001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,315
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 10,315 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,504 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
Location1 M SE of Blaine
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.14924, -83.70866
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,315 (2021)
Projected traffic16,504 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 10,315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.