US Bridges

FAP 81 over Branch

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · Just E of SR353 JCT · Structure no. 90SR0810029

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 81 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 81 over Branch in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,388 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,854 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 81
CrossesBranch
LocationJust E of SR353 JCT
RouteState Highway 81
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28172, -82.48313
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,388 (2021)
Projected traffic6,854 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 81 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 81 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 81 over Branch carry?

About 4,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 81 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 81 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.