US Bridges

FAP 53 over Branch

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.S.Of Clay Co. · Structure no. 44SR0530025

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 53 over Branch in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,693 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAP 53
CrossesBranch
Location.4 Mi.S.Of Clay Co.
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates36.4702, -85.5831
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic992 (2021)
Projected traffic1,693 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Branch carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 53 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.