US Bridges

FAP 106 over Capps Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · .1 M NW JCT SR50&SR106 · Structure no. 59FA0113003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,736
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 106 over Capps Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 106 over Capps Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 15,736 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,328 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 106
CrossesCapps Branch
Location.1 M NW JCT SR50&SR106
RouteState Highway 106
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44766, -86.77547
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,736 (2021)
Projected traffic25,328 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 106 over Capps Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 106 over Capps 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 106 over Capps Branch carry?

About 15,736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 106 over Capps Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 106 over Capps Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.