US Bridges

FAP 53 over Hamilton Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2 M of Jacjson Clay CO Li · Structure no. 44SR0530023

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Hamilton Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAP 53 over Hamilton Branch in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesHamilton Branch
Location2 M of Jacjson Clay CO Li
RouteState Highway 53
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44852, -85.5784
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2021)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 53 over Hamilton Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over Hamilton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Hamilton Branch carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Hamilton Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FAP 53 over Hamilton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.