US Bridges

FAP 25 over Liberty Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.9 M NW JCT SR25&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR0250011

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,964
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over Liberty Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 25 over Liberty Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,964 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,048 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 25
CrossesLiberty Branch
Location3.9 M NW JCT SR25&SR174
RouteState Highway SR025
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42075, -86.5168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic3,964 (2021)
Projected traffic6,048 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 25 over Liberty Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 25 over Liberty Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 25 over Liberty Branch carry?

About 3,964 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 25 over Liberty Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 25 over Liberty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.