US Bridges

FAP 34 over Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · Near Jefferson City · Structure no. 45SR0340007

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Branch in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 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 14,969 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,923 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Jefferson City
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.101, -83.5536
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic14,969 (2021)
Projected traffic25,923 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 34 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over Branch carry?

About 14,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 34 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.