US Bridges

FAP 62 over Taylor Branch

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · 2.49 N.Of Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0620011

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Taylor Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 62 over Taylor Branch in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,640 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAP 62
CrossesTaylor Branch
Location2.49 N.Of Wartburg
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.08757, -84.53085
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic7,023 (2021)
Projected traffic11,640 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 62 over Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Taylor Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 62 over Taylor Branch carry?

About 7,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Taylor Branch?

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

Who owns FAP 62 over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.