US Bridges

FAP 52 over Branch

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 3 M W JCT SR56&SR52 · Structure no. 56SR0520007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,936
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 52 over Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,936 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,093 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesBranch
Location3 M W JCT SR56&SR52
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates36.52323, -85.88152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,936 (2021)
Projected traffic8,093 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 52 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over 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 52 over Branch carry?

About 4,936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 52 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.