US Bridges

FAP 86 over Branch

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Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.26 Mi. North of SR-385 · Structure no. 79SR0860007

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 86 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 86 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,726 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,584 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 86
CrossesBranch
Location0.26 Mi. North of SR-385
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02544, -89.66194
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,726 (2021)
Projected traffic7,584 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$625,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 86 over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 86 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 86 over Branch carry?

About 5,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 86 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 86 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.