US Bridges

FAP 19 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.62 MI FR Haywood CO LN · Structure no. 49SR0190037

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 19 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 19 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3,199 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,992 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 19
CrossesBranch
Location1.62 MI FR Haywood CO LN
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71439, -89.46875
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,199 (2021)
Projected traffic4,992 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$104,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 19 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 19 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 19 over Branch carry?

About 3,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 19 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 19 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.