US Bridges

FAP 50 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .4 M SE JCT SR273&SR50 · Structure no. 60SR0500025

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,160 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesBranch
Location.4 M SE JCT SR273&SR50
RouteState Highway 50
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53905, -86.98151
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,137 (2021)
Projected traffic12,160 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$368,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over Branch carry?

About 7,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.