US Bridges

FAP 7 over Elam Branch

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.35 Mi.N. Giles Co.Line · Structure no. 60SR0070039

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Elam Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 7 over Elam Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,352 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 7
CrossesElam Branch
Location1.35 Mi.N. Giles Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates35.78935, -87.15974
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2021)
Projected traffic4,352 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Elam Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 7 over Elam 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Elam Branch carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Elam Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Elam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.