US Bridges

FAP 57 over Branch

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · Near Ramer · Structure no. 55SR0570011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 57 over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 57
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Ramer
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06703, -88.62997
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2021)
Projected traffic2,176 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 57 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 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 57 over Branch carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.