US Bridges

FAP 20 over Brazil Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · .2 MI S of Thomas RD · Structure no. 39SR0200003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,970
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Brazil Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 20 over Brazil Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,048 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesBrazil Branch
Location.2 MI S of Thomas RD
RouteState Highway 20
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66006, -88.4225
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,970 (2021)
Projected traffic22,048 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$493,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Brazil Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over Brazil 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 20 over Brazil Branch carry?

About 12,970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Brazil Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Brazil Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.