US Bridges

FAP 52 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · In the City of Portland · Structure no. 83SR0520033

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,335
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 1996, so it is 29 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 11,335 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,816 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 52
CrossesBranch
LocationIn the City of Portland
RouteState Highway SR052
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57928, -86.55001
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,335 (2021)
Projected traffic18,816 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1996, making it 29 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 11,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 52 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.