US Bridges

FAP 13 over Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · In Lobelville City Limits · Structure no. 68SR0130013

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
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 Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,952 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Lobelville City Limits
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74408, -87.80973
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2021)
Projected traffic3,952 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$799,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over Branch carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.