US Bridges

FAP 109 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · .6 M NW JCT SR24&SR109 · Structure no. 95SR1090005

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 109 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,032 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,438 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesFAP 109
CrossesBranch
Location.6 M NW JCT SR24&SR109
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates36.24168, -86.43212
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,032 (2021)
Projected traffic35,438 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 109 over Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 109 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 109 over Branch carry?

About 24,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 109 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.