US Bridges

FAP 25 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI SE JCT SR25 & SR76 · Structure no. 83SR0250027

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 25 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,544 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 25
CrossesBranch
Location0.4 MI SE JCT SR25 & SR76
RouteState Highway SR025
Coordinates36.49105, -86.58777
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 25 over 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 25 over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns FAP 25 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.