US Bridges

FAP 25 over Branch

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 4.42 Mi.Nw.Of Carthage · Structure no. 80SR0250009

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,607
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 25 over Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 5 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 25
CrossesBranch
Location4.42 Mi.Nw.Of Carthage
RouteState Highway 25
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3144, -86.0097
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,607 (2021)
Projected traffic5,843 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$371,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 25 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAP 25 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 25 over Branch carry?

About 3,607 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 25 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAP 25 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.