US Bridges

FAP 358 over Branch

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · E of Bluff City · Structure no. 82S23730001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 358 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 358 over Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 358
CrossesBranch
LocationE of Bluff City
RouteState Highway 358
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48042, -82.20445
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2021)
Projected traffic1,856 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 358 over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 358 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 358 over Branch carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 358 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 358 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.