US Bridges

FAP 50 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · .5 M SE JCT SR271&SR50 · Structure no. 59SR0500007

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,696 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesBranch
Location.5 M SE JCT SR271&SR50
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41321, -86.69947
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,696 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$308,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over Branch carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.