US Bridges

FAP 31 over Wilder Branch

Good

Hancock County, Tennessee · 2.0 Mi.N Jct. FAS 2349 · Structure no. 34SR0310009

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,675
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 31 over Wilder Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 31 over Wilder Branch in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAP 31
CrossesWilder Branch
Location2.0 Mi.N Jct. FAS 2349
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates36.4494, -83.23415
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2021)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 31 over Wilder Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 31 over Wilder 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 31 over Wilder Branch carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 31 over Wilder Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns FAP 31 over Wilder Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.