US Bridges

FAP 13 over Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 2.1 Mi.S.Of Kentucky · Structure no. 63SR0130017

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,238
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 13 over Branch in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 9,238 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,624 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesBranch
Location2.1 Mi.S.Of Kentucky
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.62124, -87.23174
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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic9,238 (2021)
Projected traffic14,624 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 13 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 13 over Branch carry?

About 9,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 13 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.