US Bridges

FAP 35 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 7.02 M E Greene/Cocke Cl · Structure no. 30SR0350003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying FAP 35 over Branch in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,064 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesBranch
Location7.02 M E Greene/Cocke Cl
RouteU.S. Route 321
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1079, -82.91783
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2021)
Projected traffic6,064 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is FAP 35 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 35 over Branch carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.