US Bridges

FAP 10 over Branch

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Wilson County, Tennessee · .2 M N JCT SR10&SR265 · Structure no. 95SR0100005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 10 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 9,676 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,482 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesBranch
Location.2 M N JCT SR10&SR265
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1042, -86.33065
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,676 (2021)
Projected traffic15,482 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Branch carry?

About 9,676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.