US Bridges

FAP 396 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .8 M S JCT I65 & SR 247 · Structure no. 60SR3960001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 396 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 396 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 44,685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,008 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 396
CrossesBranch
Location.8 M S JCT I65 & SR 247
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74568, -86.87057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating77.5 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 width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,685 (2021)
Projected traffic17,008 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 396 over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 396 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 396 over Branch carry?

About 44,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 396 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 396 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.