US Bridges

FAP 57 over Branch

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · In Michie City Limits · Structure no. 55SR0570025

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 57 over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, 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 5 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 68 ft (20.6 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
LocationIn Michie City Limits
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07019, -88.44722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2020 estimate)
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.

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 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.