US Bridges

FAP 50 over Johns Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 2.87 Mi.S.E.Jct.Fas 6254 · Structure no. 60SR0500005

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,878
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Johns Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Johns Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 3,878 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesJohns Branch
Location2.87 Mi.S.E.Jct.Fas 6254
RouteState Highway 50
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66886, -87.19088
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic3,878 (2021)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Johns Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Johns 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over Johns Branch carry?

About 3,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Johns Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 50 over Johns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.