US Bridges

FAP 57 over Branch

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.E.Of Michie · Structure no. 55SR0570023

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,482
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 1948 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 77 years old, older 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 3,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 57
CrossesBranch
Location.2 Mi.E.Of Michie
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07344, -88.46956
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,482 (2021)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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 3,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.