US Bridges

FAP 5 over Branch

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 4 M N of SR 15 · Structure no. 55SR0050037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,352
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,763 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAP 5
CrossesBranch
Location4 M N of SR 15
RouteCity Street 887
Coordinates35.24436, -88.61653
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2021)
Projected traffic3,763 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Branch carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.