US Bridges

FAP 2 over Branch

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi. N. 0F Mcminn Co. · Structure no. 54SR0020007

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,479
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 1925, so it is 100 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 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 4,479 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,757 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 2
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 Mi. N. 0F Mcminn Co.
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54861, -84.51617
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,479 (2021)
Projected traffic7,757 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$134,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 2 over Branch carry?

About 4,479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.