US Bridges

FAP 63 over Branch

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · .4 MI W Campbell CO Li · Structure no. 76SR0630017

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,840
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 63 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 63 over Branch in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,152 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 63
CrossesBranch
Location.4 MI W Campbell CO Li
RouteState Highway 63
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39305, -84.32639
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,840 (2021)
Projected traffic10,152 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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 63 over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 63 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 63 over Branch carry?

About 6,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 63 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 63 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.