US Bridges

FAP 80 over Branch

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 2.6 M NE JCT SR80&SR25 · Structure no. 80SR0800001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 80 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 80 over Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 80
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 M NE JCT SR80&SR25
RouteState Highway 80
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31895, -85.96874
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 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic1,728 (2021)
Projected traffic2,781 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 80 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 80 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 80 over Branch carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 80 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 80 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.