US Bridges

FAP 2 over Branch

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · In Calhoun City Limits · Structure no. 54SR0020001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 2 over Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,482 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 2
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Calhoun City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30503, -84.74702
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic3,860 (2021)
Projected traffic6,482 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 2 over Branch carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.