US Bridges

FAP 6 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 M. W. of Columbia · Structure no. 60SR0060049

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 6 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 18,645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,680 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesBranch
Location3 M. W. of Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61939, -87.11896
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,645 (2021)
Projected traffic33,680 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Branch carry?

About 18,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 6 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.