US Bridges

FAP 25 over Roney Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · .9 M SE JCT SR25&SR41 · Structure no. 83SR0250001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over Roney Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 25 over Roney Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 3,266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 25
CrossesRoney Branch
Location.9 M SE JCT SR25&SR41
RouteState Highway SR025
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52098, -86.62334
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,266 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$637,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 25 over Roney Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 25 over Roney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 25 over Roney Branch carry?

About 3,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 25 over Roney Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 25 over Roney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.