US Bridges

FAP 15 over Rose Branch

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Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi.W.Of Waynesboro · Structure no. 91SR0150017

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Rose Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Rose Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,603 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,432 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesRose Branch
Location4.8 Mi.W.Of Waynesboro
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29429, -87.84724
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,603 (2021)
Projected traffic6,432 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 15 over Rose Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Rose 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Rose Branch carry?

About 3,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Rose Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 15 over Rose Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.