US Bridges

FAP 54 over Branch

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 5.7 Mi.E.Of Covington · Structure no. 84SR0540007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,693
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 1956, so it is 69 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 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 1,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,709 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 54
CrossesBranch
Location5.7 Mi.E.Of Covington
RouteState Highway 54
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55436, -89.5387
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,693 (2021)
Projected traffic2,709 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 54 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 54 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 54 over Branch carry?

About 1,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 54 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.