US Bridges

FAP 11 over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .2M N JCT SR11&SR269 · Structure no. 75SR0110001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,946
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 Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,946 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,784 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesBranch
Location.2M N JCT SR11&SR269
RouteU.S. Route SR011
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74967, -86.69524
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,946 (2021)
Projected traffic8,784 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Branch carry?

About 5,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.