US Bridges

FAP 25 over Liberty Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.4 M NW JCT SR25&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR0250013

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,964
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over Liberty Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 25 over Liberty Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6,342 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 25
CrossesLiberty Branch
Location3.4 M NW JCT SR25&SR174
RouteState Highway SR025
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4155, -86.50915
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,964 (2021)
Projected traffic6,342 by 2042
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 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 25 over Liberty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.