FAP 431 over Branch
FairPosted for loadWeakley County, Tennessee · In Martin City Limits · Structure no. 92SR0220027
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,388
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 431 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 431 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,388 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,474 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 431 over Branch built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is FAP 431 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 431 over Branch carry?
About 8,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 431 over Branch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 431 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.