US Bridges

FAP 7 over Branch

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 5.4 M SE of SR 100 · Structure no. 41SR0070007

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 7 over Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 7
CrossesBranch
Location5.4 M SE of SR 100
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.86512, -87.2547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2021)
Projected traffic4,016 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 7 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Branch carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 7 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.