US Bridges

FAP 54 over Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 1.6 Miles West of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0540013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 54 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 54 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,528 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 54
CrossesBranch
Location1.6 Miles West of Paris
RouteState Highway 54
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.299, -88.37497
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2021)
Projected traffic6,528 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 54 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 54 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 54 over Branch carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 54 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.