US Bridges

FAP 50 over Branch

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Lincoln County, Tennessee · 2.1 M NW JCT SR273&SR50 · Structure no. 52SR0500011

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,344 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesBranch
Location2.1 M NW JCT SR273&SR50
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18323, -86.58407
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic5,215 (2021)
Projected traffic8,344 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$155,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 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 50 over Branch carry?

About 5,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.