US Bridges

FAP 394 over Branch

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · S. of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR3940003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 394 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 394 over Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,397 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,104 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 394
CrossesBranch
LocationS. of Bristol
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates36.52753, -82.21101
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,397 (2021)
Projected traffic13,104 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 394 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 394 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 394 over Branch carry?

About 7,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 394 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAP 394 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.