US Bridges

FAP 49 over Branch

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 6.5 Mi.Se.Of Dover · Structure no. 81SR0490025

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,576
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 49 over Branch in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,576 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesBranch
Location6.5 Mi.Se.Of Dover
RouteState Highway 49
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45698, -87.74928
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,576 (2021)
Projected traffic2,522 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$752,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 49 over Branch carry?

About 1,576 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.