US Bridges

FAP 100 over Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI S. of Whiteville · Structure no. 35SR1000025

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,008
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 100 over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,136 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI S. of Whiteville
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33144, -89.06856
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2021)
Projected traffic3,136 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

How long is FAP 100 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.