US Bridges

FAP 70 over Branch

Poor

Greene County, Tennessee · 1. M S of SR172 · Structure no. 30SR0700021

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAP 70 over Branch in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,874 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesBranch
Location1. M S of SR172
RouteState Highway 70
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2642, -82.91856
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2022)
Projected traffic1,874 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 70 over Branch carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.