US Bridges

FAP 92 over Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Tennessee · .02 MI FR JCT SR35&SR92 · Structure no. 45SR0920015

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 92 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 92 over Branch in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,026 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesFAP 92
CrossesBranch
Location.02 MI FR JCT SR35&SR92
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates35.92983, -83.34022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2021)
Projected traffic2,026 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 92 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 92 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 92 over Branch carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 92 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 92 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.