US Bridges

FAP 50 over Moores Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · .1 M N JCT SR15&SR50 · Structure no. 52SR0500013

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Moores Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Moores Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,934 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,894 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesMoores Branch
Location.1 M N JCT SR15&SR50
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.16458, -86.53085
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,934 (2021)
Projected traffic7,894 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 50 over Moores Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Moores 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 Moores Branch carry?

About 4,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Moores Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAP 50 over Moores Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.