US Bridges

FAP 100 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2 M W of SR15 · Structure no. 35SR1000003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,008
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 100 over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesBranch
Location2 M W of SR15
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3293, -89.08572
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2021)
Projected traffic3,418 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$632,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Branch carry?

About 2,008 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Branch?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.