US Bridges

FAP 1 over Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.Ne.Of Mason · Structure no. 84SR0010009

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,727
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,727 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,763 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 Mi.Ne.Of Mason
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.42611, -89.50567
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2021)
Projected traffic2,763 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 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 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 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 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.