US Bridges

FAP 56 over Dry Branch

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 5 MI S of SR1 · Structure no. 89SR0560013

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Dry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 56 over Dry Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 4,984 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,453 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesDry Branch
Location5 MI S of SR1
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77196, -85.7896
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,984 (2021)
Projected traffic7,453 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Dry 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 56 over Dry Branch carry?

About 4,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.