US Bridges

FAP 1 over Willow Branch

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · W.Of Mcminville · Structure no. 89SR0010030

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Willow Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Willow 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 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 11,431 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,888 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesWillow Branch
LocationW.Of Mcminville
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.70685, -85.833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,431 (2021)
Projected traffic16,888 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Willow Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over Willow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Willow Branch carry?

About 11,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Willow Branch?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Willow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.