US Bridges

FAP 15 over Branch

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI W of Adamsville · Structure no. 55SR0150027

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,977 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI W of Adamsville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22881, -88.40508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,977 (2021)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$610,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Branch carry?

About 7,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.