US Bridges

FAP 109 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.6 M SE JCT SR109&SR41 · Structure no. 83SR1090023

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 109 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 13,240 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,920 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesFAP 109
CrossesBranch
Location3.6 M SE JCT SR109&SR41
RouteState Highway SR109
Coordinates36.59157, -86.52528
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,240 (2021)
Projected traffic17,920 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$82,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 109 over Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 109 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 109 over Branch carry?

About 13,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 109 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.