US Bridges

FAP 72 over Branch

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · 2 M W of Loudon CO Line · Structure no. 73SR0720009

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 72 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 72 over Branch in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,598 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 72
CrossesBranch
Location2 M W of Loudon CO Line
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates35.74362, -84.5129
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2021)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 72 over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 72 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 72 over Branch carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 72 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAP 72 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.