US Bridges

FAP 34 over Branch

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.3 M E JCT SR 34&SR 348 · Structure no. 30SR0340031

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Branch in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 19,199 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,718 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 M E JCT SR 34&SR 348
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.188, -82.9585
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,199 (2021)
Projected traffic30,718 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over Branch carry?

About 19,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 34 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.