US Bridges

FAP 125 over Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · .1 Mi.S.Of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR1250033

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,351
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 125 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 125 over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 4,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,810 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 125
CrossesBranch
Location.1 Mi.S.Of Bolivar
RouteState Highway 125
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24753, -88.98194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,351 (2021)
Projected traffic8,810 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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$739,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 125 over Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAP 125 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 125 over Branch carry?

About 4,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 125 over Branch?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 125 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.