US Bridges

FAP 3 over Branch

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66SR0030082

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,129
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 3 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 13,129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,808 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Union City
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40067, -89.09033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
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 traffic13,129 (2021)
Projected traffic19,808 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 3 over Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FAP 3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 3 over Branch carry?

About 13,129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Branch?

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

Who owns FAP 3 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.