US Bridges

FAP 53 over Branch

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.E.Of Gordonsville · Structure no. 80SR0530007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,303
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 53 over Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 11,303 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,768 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 Mi.E.Of Gordonsville
RouteState Highway 53
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21432, -85.95315
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic11,303 (2021)
Projected traffic19,768 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 53 over Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 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 53 over Branch carry?

About 11,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 53 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.