US Bridges

FAP 25 over Strother Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 4.1 M SE JCT SR25&SR76 · Structure no. 83SR0250007

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over Strother Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 25 over Strother Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,544 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 25
CrossesStrother Branch
Location4.1 M SE JCT SR25&SR76
RouteState Highway SR025
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45322, -86.54144
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic4,023 (2021)
Projected traffic6,544 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$376,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 25 over Strother Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 25 over Strother 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 Strother Branch carry?

About 4,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 25 over Strother Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 25 over Strother Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.