US Bridges

FAP 11 over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1 M S JCT SR106&SR11 · Structure no. 59SR0110015

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 11 over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 77 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,952 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFAP 11
CrossesBranch
Location1 M S JCT SR106&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates35.41067, -86.8041
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic7,952 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FAP 11 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Branch carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.