US Bridges

FAP 7 over Covey Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 5.98 Mi.N. Giles Co.Line · Structure no. 60SR0070005

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Covey Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 7 over Covey Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 4,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesCovey Branch
Location5.98 Mi.N. Giles Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51073, -87.05572
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,034 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Covey Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 7 over Covey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Covey Branch carry?

About 4,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Covey Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Covey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.