US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson · Structure no. 57SR0010039

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,870
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,362 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62836, -88.78611
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic14,870 (2021)
Projected traffic21,362 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 14,870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.