US Bridges

FAP 84 over Branch

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI S. of SR-42 Jct. · Structure no. 67SR0840005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,577
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 84 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 84 over Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 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 4,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,208 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 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
Location2.8 MI S. of SR-42 Jct.
RouteState Highway 84
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32724, -85.30375
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,577 (2021)
Projected traffic6,208 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 84 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

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 4,577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 84 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 84 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.