US Bridges

FAP 58 over Branch

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · 8 Miles North of Decatur · Structure no. 61SR0580017

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 58 over 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 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 58
CrossesBranch
Location8 Miles North of Decatur
RouteState Highway 58
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5947, -84.72179
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2021)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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$61,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 58 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 58 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Branch carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.