US Bridges

FAP 26 over Black Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.4 M SE JCT I40&SR26 · Structure no. 95SR0260001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,633
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Black Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 26 over Black Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 10,633 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,013 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 26
CrossesBlack Branch
Location1.4 M SE JCT I40&SR26
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.17148, -86.25568
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic10,633 (2021)
Projected traffic17,013 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Black Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 over Black 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Black Branch carry?

About 10,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Black Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 26 over Black Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.