US Bridges

FAP 99 over Beard Branch

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 0.87 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 6253 · Structure no. 60SR0990019

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 99 over Beard Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 99 over Beard Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,405 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,952 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesFAP 99
CrossesBeard Branch
Location0.87 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 6253
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.61522, -87.1665
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,405 (2021)
Projected traffic9,952 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 99 over Beard Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 99 over Beard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 99 over Beard Branch carry?

About 5,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 99 over Beard Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 99 over Beard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.