US Bridges

FAP 58 over Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 10.55 Mi. from Meigs Co. · Structure no. 33SR0580031

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 58 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 13,344 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,635 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 58
CrossesBranch
Location10.55 Mi. from Meigs Co.
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.17955, -85.06786
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,344 (2021)
Projected traffic25,635 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 58 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAP 58 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Branch carry?

About 13,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 58 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.