US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Tarver Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 7.0 M E JCT SR24&SR109 · Structure no. 95SR0240039

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,355
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Tarver Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Tarver Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 8,355 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,368 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesTarver Branch
Location7.0 M E JCT SR24&SR109
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.20905, -86.30196
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic8,355 (2021)
Projected traffic13,368 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Tarver Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.