US Bridges

FAP 57 over Prairie Branch

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 4 MI E of SR234 · Structure no. 55SR0570015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Prairie Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 57 over Prairie Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,453 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,568 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 57
CrossesPrairie Branch
Location4 MI E of SR234
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07267, -88.58803
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,453 (2021)
Projected traffic3,568 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 Prairie Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Prairie 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 Prairie Branch carry?

About 2,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Prairie Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Prairie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.