US Bridges

FAP 1 over Owen Branch

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · W.Of Mcminville · Structure no. 89SR0010025

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Owen Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Owen Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 7,457 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesOwen Branch
LocationW.Of Mcminville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72094, -85.87722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,457 (2021)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1 over Owen Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Owen 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Owen Branch carry?

About 7,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Owen Branch?

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

Who owns FAP 1 over Owen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.