US Bridges

FAP 26 over Branch

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 0.2 Mi. W. of SR-136 Jct. · Structure no. 93SR0260001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 26 over Branch in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,488 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,381 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 Mi. W. of SR-136 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWhite County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95478, -85.5742
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,488 (2021)
Projected traffic9,381 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$781,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Branch carry?

About 5,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 26 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.