US Bridges

FAP 99 over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · Near SR-272 Jct. · Structure no. 59SR0990007

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 99 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 99 over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, 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 7,175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,072 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAP 99
CrossesBranch
LocationNear SR-272 Jct.
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.60749, -86.76369
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,175 (2021)
Projected traffic11,072 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 99 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 99 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 99 over Branch carry?

About 7,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 99 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 99 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.