US Bridges

FAP 12 over Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · In Clarksville City Limit · Structure no. 63SR0120007

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 12 over Branch in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 8,931 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 12
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Clarksville City Limit
RouteState Highway 12
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4992, -87.28899
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,931 (2021)
Projected traffic13,520 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FAP 12 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 12 over Branch carry?

About 8,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 12 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.