US Bridges

FAP 61 over Branch

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.W.Of Oliver Springs · Structure no. 73SR0610013

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,469
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 61 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 61 over Branch in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5,469 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,237 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 61
CrossesBranch
Location2 Mi.W.Of Oliver Springs
RouteState Highway 61
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01195, -84.38467
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,469 (2021)
Projected traffic9,237 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 61 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 61 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 61 over Branch carry?

About 5,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 61 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAP 61 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.