US Bridges

FAP 106 over Wright Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.3 M W JCT SR50&SR106 · Structure no. 59SR1060005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,799
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 106 over Wright Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 106 over Wright Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,744 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAP 106
CrossesWright Branch
Location1.3 M W JCT SR50&SR106
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates35.49787, -86.80779
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,799 (2021)
Projected traffic3,744 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 106 over Wright Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 106 over Wright 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 106 over Wright Branch carry?

About 2,799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 106 over Wright Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 106 over Wright Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.