US Bridges

FAP 84 over Branch

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI N of Putnam Co. · Structure no. 67SR0840001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,973
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 84 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 84 over Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,973 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,984 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 84
CrossesBranch
Location2.9 MI N of Putnam Co.
RouteState Highway 84
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23192, -85.29245
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,973 (2021)
Projected traffic3,984 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 84 over Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 84 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 84 over Branch carry?

About 2,973 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 84 over Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 84 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.