US Bridges

FAP 30 over Culpepper Branch

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.N.Of Polk Co.Line · Structure no. 54SR0300027

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,276
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Culpepper Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 30 over Culpepper Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,276 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,184 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 30
CrossesCulpepper Branch
Location.2 Mi.N.Of Polk Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 411
Coordinates35.27032, -84.5465
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,276 (2021)
Projected traffic10,184 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over Culpepper Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Culpepper 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 30 over Culpepper Branch carry?

About 6,276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Culpepper Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAP 30 over Culpepper Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.