US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1 M NE JCT SR24&SR171 · Structure no. 95SR0240029

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 16,318 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,264 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesBranch
Location1 M NE JCT SR24&SR171
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.23877, -86.40555
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,318 (2021)
Projected traffic25,264 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) 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 401 (sr 24) over Branch carry?

About 16,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.