US Bridges

FAP 15 over Branch

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · 3.1 Mi. E of Savannah · Structure no. 36SR0150037

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,644
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 15 over Branch in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,644 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBranch
Location3.1 Mi. E of Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25917, -88.06555
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,644 (2021)
Projected traffic5,830 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 15 over Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Branch carry?

About 3,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.