US Bridges

FAP 109 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · .4 M SW JCT I40 & SR109 · Structure no. 95SR1090015

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,489
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 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 34,489 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,040 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAP 109
CrossesBranch
Location.4 M SW JCT I40 & SR109
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates36.17728, -86.40272
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,489 (2021)
Projected traffic65,040 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$623,000 (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 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 34,489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns FAP 109 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.