US Bridges

FAP 20 over Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 5.1 Mi. W. of Linden · Structure no. 68SR0200003

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,228
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 20 over Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,424 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesBranch
Location5.1 Mi. W. of Linden
RouteState Highway 20
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62237, -87.93394
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,228 (2021)
Projected traffic3,424 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 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 20 over Branch carry?

About 2,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.