US Bridges

FAP 10 over Branch

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SW of Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0100003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 10 over Branch in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,296 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesBranch
Location4.5 MI SW of Hartsville
RouteState Highway 10
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39024, -86.25586
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,110 (2021)
Projected traffic8,296 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Branch carry?

About 7,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 10 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.