US Bridges

FAP 52 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI NW JCT SR6&SR52 · Structure no. 83SR0520009

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 52 over 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 5,281 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,984 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesBranch
Location2.8 MI NW JCT SR6&SR52
RouteState Highway SR052
Coordinates36.56728, -86.28112
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,281 (2021)
Projected traffic9,984 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 52 over 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 52 over Branch carry?

About 5,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 52 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.