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FAP 11 over Branch

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · .4 MI JCT SR49 & SR11 · Structure no. 74SR0110013

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 11 over Branch in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,283 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,416 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesBranch
Location.4 MI JCT SR49 & SR11
RouteU.S. Route US041
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52221, -86.88367
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,283 (2021)
Projected traffic24,416 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Branch carry?

About 14,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.