US Bridges

FAP 28 over Branch

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI N of Marion CO LN · Structure no. 77SR0280001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over Branch in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 MI N of Marion CO LN
RouteState Highway 28
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28114, -85.45336
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic5,192 (2021)
Projected traffic7,728 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 28 over Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 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 28 over Branch carry?

About 5,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 28 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.