US Bridges

FAP 5 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · N of Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0050045

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,922
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 17,922 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,298 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesBranch
LocationN of Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71317, -88.8359
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic17,922 (2021)
Projected traffic21,298 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Branch carry?

About 17,922 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 5 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.