US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · .59 Mi.Northeast of Mason · Structure no. 84SR0010005

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,727
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5 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 1,727 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,277 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
Location.59 Mi.Northeast of Mason
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41834, -89.52278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2021)
Projected traffic2,277 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAP 1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Branch carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Branch?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.