US Bridges

FAP 109 over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · .2 M SE JCT SR24&SR109 · Structure no. 95SR1090003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,894
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 109 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,894 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,304 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 109
CrossesBranch
Location.2 M SE JCT SR24&SR109
RouteState Highway 109
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23024, -86.42765
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,894 (2021)
Projected traffic36,304 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$923,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 109 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 109 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 109 over Branch carry?

About 25,894 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAP 109 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.