US Bridges

FAP 13 over Pollard Branch

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 2.2 Miles South of Erin · Structure no. 42SR0130003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Pollard Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 13 over Pollard Branch in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 3,815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,987 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesPollard Branch
Location2.2 Miles South of Erin
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27934, -87.67683
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,815 (2021)
Projected traffic5,987 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Pollard Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 13 over Pollard 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over Pollard Branch carry?

About 3,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Pollard Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Pollard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.