US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI W JCT SR 1 & SR 31 · Structure no. 37SR0010047

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,961
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 9,961 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,032 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI W JCT SR 1 & SR 31
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3455, -83.25485
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.7 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,961 (2021)
Projected traffic20,032 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 9,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.