US Bridges

FAP 13 over Branch

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 3 M N JCT I40&SR13 · Structure no. 43SR0130011

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 13 over Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 76 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,568 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesBranch
Location3 M N JCT I40&SR13
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92787, -87.77115
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2021)
Projected traffic3,568 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAP 13 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 13 over Branch carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.