US Bridges

FAP 15 over Branch

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.Sw.Of Adamsville · Structure no. 55SR0150004

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,698
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,698 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,576 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 Mi.Sw.Of Adamsville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21093, -88.73032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,698 (2021)
Projected traffic4,576 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 15 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Branch carry?

About 2,698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Branch?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.