US Bridges

FAP 58 over Small Branch

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.N.Of Hiwassee River · Structure no. 61SR0580005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Small Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 58 over Small Branch in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,472 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 58
CrossesSmall Branch
Location2 Mi.N.Of Hiwassee River
RouteState Highway 58
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39358, -84.901
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2021)
Projected traffic5,472 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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$125,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 58 over Small Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 58 over Small 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Small Branch carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Small Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Small Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.