US Bridges

FAP 99 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 7 M NE of Lewis CO Line · Structure no. 60SR0990011

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 99 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 99 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,055 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,560 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 99
CrossesBranch
Location7 M NE of Lewis CO Line
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61577, -87.23296
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,055 (2021)
Projected traffic8,560 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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$155,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 99 over Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 99 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 99 over Branch carry?

About 4,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 99 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 99 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.