US Bridges

FAP 109 over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · .9 M SW JCT I40&SR109 · Structure no. 95SR1090013

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,193
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 2001, so it is 24 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 24,193 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,976 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 109
CrossesBranch
Location.9 M SW JCT I40&SR109
RouteState Highway 109
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17185, -86.39985
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,193 (2021)
Projected traffic38,976 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 109 over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 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 24,193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns FAP 109 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.