US Bridges

FAP 10 over Taylors Branch

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Macon County, Tennessee · 1.47 MI N of Smith CO · Structure no. 56SR0100001

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,853
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Taylors Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Taylors Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,827 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesTaylors Branch
Location1.47 MI N of Smith CO
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44857, -86.05248
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,853 (2021)
Projected traffic5,827 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$278,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Taylors Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over Taylors Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Taylors Branch carry?

About 4,853 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Taylors Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Taylors Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.