US Bridges

FAP 15 over Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.3 M NE JCT SR15&SR99 · Structure no. 91SR0150029

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,328
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,328 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,925 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBranch
Location4.3 M NE JCT SR15&SR99
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33613, -87.68205
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,328 (2021)
Projected traffic6,925 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Branch carry?

About 4,328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAP 15 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.