US Bridges

FAP 1 over Culvert Branch

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Humphreys County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI E. of Mcewen · Structure no. 43SR0010025

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Culvert Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Culvert Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 100 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,234 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,045 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCulvert Branch
Location3.7 MI E. of Mcewen
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09292, -87.55438
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,234 (2022)
Projected traffic15,045 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$892,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Culvert Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAP 1 over Culvert 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Culvert Branch carry?

About 9,234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Culvert Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Culvert Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.