US Bridges

FAP 100 over Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · In Chickasaw State Park · Structure no. 35SR1000019

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,893
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 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 5 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 1,893 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,877 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Chickasaw State Park
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37428, -88.86261
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,893 (2021)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 100 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Branch carry?

About 1,893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.