US Bridges

FAP 54 over Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · In Covington City Limits · Structure no. 84SR0540001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,306
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 54 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 54 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,306 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,347 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesFAP 54
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Covington City Limits
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.56436, -89.63758
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,306 (2021)
Projected traffic7,347 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 54 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 54 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 54 over Branch carry?

About 4,306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAP 54 over Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.