US Bridges

FAP 26 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · .8 M NW Dekalb CO Line · Structure no. 95SR0260017

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,453
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 Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 7,453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,925 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 26
CrossesBranch
Location.8 M NW Dekalb CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.09103, -86.07072
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic7,453 (2021)
Projected traffic11,925 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Branch carry?

About 7,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.