US Bridges

FAP 10 over Branch

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI SW of Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0100005

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 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 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,296 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAP 10
CrossesBranch
Location4.4 MI SW of Hartsville
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates36.39012, -86.25432
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (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 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 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 23 ft (7 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.